Less Than 3/4 Full

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NOTE:

To empty the fuel tank completely, fuel through the fuel delivery flange and fuel level sensor 2 flange must be extracted.

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

-- Remove the cover -arrows- from the fuel delivery unit.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover From Fuel Delivery Unit

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WARNING:

Fuel system is under pressure! Wear protective goggles and protective clothing to prevent injuries and contact with skin. Before disconnecting the connection, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release the pressure by carefully disconnecting the connection.

-- Remove the electrical connector -1- and fuel lines -2 and 3- from the fuel delivery unit.

Fig 2: Identifying 5-Pin Connector, Black Supply Line And Blue Return Line

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NOTE:

Press the buttons together on the hose connections to do so.

-- Remove the locking ring using the T10202.

Fig 3: Identifying Wrench T10202 In Locking Ring

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-- Lift the fuel delivery unit up.

-- Install the VAS 5190 suction hose as far as possible into the fuel tank and extract the fuel.

Emptying the Fuel Tank at the Fuel Level Sensor 2 Flange

-- Remove the cover -1- and disconnect the 3 pin electrical connector -arrow- from the flange.

Fig 4: Identifying Cover And 3-Pin Connector Removed From Flange

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-- Remove the locking ring using the T10202.

Fig 5: Identifying Locking Ring Opened Using Wrench T10202

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-- Lift the fuel level sensor 2 flange up.

-- Install the VAS 5190 suction hose as far as possible into the fuel tank and extract the fuel.

If the fuel tank needs only to be drained, reinstall the fuel level sensor 2 flange again. Refer to Figure.