Fuel Tank, Draining

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Wrench -T10202-
Fuel Extracting Device -VAS 5190-
Torque Wrench (40-200 Nm) -V.A.G 1332-

-- Read the safety precautions before beginning work. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

CAUTION:

Secure the fuel extracting device -VAS 5190- ground strap to a bare area on the chassis.

-- Remove the cone piece -2- from the shaft piece -1- on the fuel extracting device -VAS 5190-.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Siphoning Device VAS 5190

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-- Using insulating tape, apply a mark -arrow- on the suction hose at a length of 1, 500 mm -a- from the end of the hose.

-- Remove the cap from the fuel filler tube.

-- Install the shaft piece -1- for the fuel extracting device -VAS 5190- in the fuel tank filler tube.

Fig 2: Identifying Installation Of Shaft Piece Of Fuel Siphoning Device VAS 5190 On To Fuel Filler Tube Of Fuel Tank

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NOTE:

On vehicles equipped with a bayonet connection, the shaft piece of the fuel extracting device must be held accordingly.

-- Push the suction hose into the fuel tank until it reaches the mark on the suction hose -arrow- made previously and extract the fuel. Refer to the operating instructions that come with the fuel extracting device -VAS 5190-.

NOTE:

A pressure point can be sensed after approximately 120 cm. The check valve in the fuel tank must be pushed open. Pull out the hose slightly and slide it in using a light jerking motion.

The fuel tank is drained almost completely.

Remove the hose the same way.