Fuel Tank, Draining When Less Than 3/4 Full, Fwd: Notes
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
- Trim Removal Wedge :3409
- Wrench - Fuel Sending Unit :T10202
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm :VAG1332
- Fuel Extractor VAS5190A :VAS5190
- Fuel Extraction Unit :VAS5190A (not illustrated) for E 85 - fuel.
Use only the Fuel Extractor Unit :VAS5190A when extracting the E85 - fuel type!
-- Follow all safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to PARKING/AUXILIARY HEATER AND FUEL SYSTEM CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
-- Attach the Fuel Extractor Unit ground cable to an ungrounded area on the body.
-- Remove the bench seat. Refer to REAR SEATS .
-- Fold the carpet up at the right in the area of the fuel delivery unit.
-- Unclip the cover -1- at the tabs -arrows- using the Trim Removal Wedge :3409 .
-- Disconnect the connector -arrow-.
-- Release the fuel lines -1 and 2- from the flange and disconnect them. Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS .
Fuel lines are under pressure.
Danger of personal injury to eyes and skin.
Wear protective eyewear and protective clothing in order to avoid injury and contact with the skin. Wrap a cloth around the connection before loosening hose connections. Open the connection carefully and release the pressure.
If the vehicle has an auxiliary heater, disconnect the fuel line for the Metering Pump -V54-.
-- Remove the locking ring using the Wrench - Fuel Sending Unit :T10202 .
Do not bend the Wrench - Fuel Sending Unit :T10202 and push hard on the locking ring. If the wrench slides down, the fuel delivery unit can be damaged.
-- Carefully lift the fuel delivery unit flange.
-- Insert the suction hose for the Fuel Siphoning Device :VAS5190 as deep as possible into the fuel tank.
-- Extract the fuel.
If the fuel tank only needs to be drained, reinstall the fuel delivery unit. Refer to Installing .