With Tank Less Than 3/4 Full

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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 1: Identifying Cover With Fuel Pump Control Module J538

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WARNING:

Fuel system is under pressure!

Always wear protective eye-wear and protective clothing to prevent injuries and fuel from coming in contact with your skin.
Before loosening line connections, place a cloth around the connection point. Then release pressure by carefully pulling off the line.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- and remove the fuel lines -2 and 3- from the flange.

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

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NOTE:

Press the buttons together on the connections to do so.

-- Remove the locking ring using the wrench T10202.

Fig 3: Identifying Wrench T10202 In Locking Ring

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-- Lift the sensor flange.

-- Insert the fuel extracting device VAS 5190 suction hose as far as possible into the fuel tank and extract the fuel.

If the fuel only needed to drained, then reinstall the sensor flange. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .