Fuel Tank, Draining

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench (40-200 Nm) VAG 1332
Fuel extracting device VAS 5190
Wrench T10202

Read safety precautions and rules of cleanliness before beginning work, see SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

CAUTION:

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Siphoning Device VAS 5190

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-- Using insulating tape, apply a mark -arrow- from the end of the suction hose at a length of -a- = 1500 mm.

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

-- Install the shaft piece -1- for the VAS 5190 into 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- is reached on the shaft piece and extract the fuel.

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 jerk.

Fuel tank is drained almost completely.

When pulling out the hose, perform the same procedure.