Fuel Tank, Draining With Fuel Pump Installed: Removing

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-- 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 .

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the supply line -B- and wipe up the draining fuel with a cleaning cloth. Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .

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WARNING:

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.

-- Connect the Fuel Extraction Unit :VAS5190 and Fuel Extraction - Adapter 3 :VAS5190 /3 to the fuel supply line.

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-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Perform the Guided Function Empty fuel tank .

-- Repeat the function if necessary.

NOTE:

The fuel pump is activated.

-- Open the shut-off valve on the Fuel Extraction Unit :VAS5190 until the fuel tank is empty.