More Than 3/4 Full

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Secure the VAS 5190 ground wire to a bare area on the chassis.

-- Remove the cone piece -2- from the shaft piece -1- of the VAS 5190.

-- Using insulating tape, apply a mark -arrow- on the hose 1, 370 mm -a- from the end of suction hose.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Siphoning Device VAS 5190

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

-- Install the shaft piece -1- for the 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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-- Slide the suction hose as far into the fuel tank until the mark applied earlier -arrow- aligns with the shaft piece.

Fig 3: Identifying Suction Hose Placed Far Into Fuel Tank Until Mark Applied Earlier Meets Fuel Filler Tube

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-- Empty the fuel tank as much as possible via the fuel filler tube.

-- Carefully pull out the suction hose.

NOTE:

When no more fuel is being siphoned, the fuel tank is emptied just enough to open the fuel delivery unit safely. The tank may be removed while containing the remaining fuel.

How to drain fuel tank completely, refer to LESS THAN 3/4 FULL .