With The Fuel Delivery Unit Installed

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Adapter for fuel Extracting Device VAS 5190/3
Test Instrument Adapter/DSO (5-pin) VAS 5565
Remote Control V.A.G 1348/3A

WARNING:

The fuel supply line is under pressure. Always wear protective eyewear and protective clothing to prevent injuries and fuel from coming in contact with your skin. Wrap a cloth around the connection before removing a fuel hose. Remove the hose connection carefully to release the pressure.
Connect the fuel extracting device VAS 5190 ground strap to the vehicle ground strap.

-- Disconnect the fuel supply line -arrow-. To do so, press in the securing ring.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Supply Line And Catch Escaping Fuel Using Rag

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-- Connect the fuel extracting device VAS 5190 to the fuel supply line. Use the adapter for fuel extracting device VAS 5190/3.

Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Extracting Device VAS 5190 And Fuel Extracting Adapter VAS 5190/3 To Fuel Supply Line

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-- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the cover -1- and the fuel pump control module -J538- -2- from the fuel delivery unit.

Fig 3: Identifying Cover With Fuel Pump Control Module J538

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow-.

Fig 4: Fuel Pump Control Module Connector

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-- Install the test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) VAS 5565 between the connectors on the fuel delivery unit and cover.

Fig 5: Connecting Remote Control V.A.G 1348/3A To Test Instrument Adapter/DSO (5-Pin) VAS 5565 And To Battery Plus (+)

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-- Connect the remote control V.A.G 1348/3A to the rest instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) VAS 5565 and to the battery positive (+).

NOTE:

This step allows the fuel pump to run when the engine is not running.

-- Remove the fuel cap from the fuel filler tube.

-- Operate the remote control V.A.G 1348/3A and the shut off lever on the fuel extracting device VAS 5190 until the fuel tank is empty.

CAUTION:

Do not run the fuel pump when it is dry.