Fuel Tank, Draining With Fuel Pump Installed

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Trim Removal Wedge:3409
Injection Rate Comparison Meter Kit - Remote Cable:VAG1348/3A
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester - Test Adapter - 5 Pin:VAS5565
Fuel Extraction:VAS5190 or Fuel Extraction:VAS5190A
Fuel Extraction - Adapter Set:VAS5190/10

NOTE:

If the :VAS5190 has a suction hose with a mounted tip, then replace this with one that has a tip which screws on.

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-- Attach the ground wire of the :VAS5190 to a bare area on the body.

-- Remove the tip -1- from the fuel extraction hose for the :VAS5190 .

-- Install the adapter from the :VAS5190/10 on the suction hose.

-- Remove the fuel supply line -1- and wipe up any fuel with a cleaning cloth. Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .

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CAUTION:

The fuel system is under pressure.

Risk of injury from fuel spraying out.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Wear safety gloves.

- Reduce the pressure: place clean cloths around the connection point and carefully open the connection point.

-- Connect the :VAS5190 and :VAS5190/3 to the fuel supply line.

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-- Remove the bench seat. Refer to REAR SEATS .

-- If equipped, remove the Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- -2- from the right cover.

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-- Unclip the right cover -1- at the tabs in direction of -arrows- using the :3409 .

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the fuel delivery unit.

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-- Attach the :VAS5565 to the connector and to the fuel delivery unit.

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-- Connect the :VAG1348/3A to the :VAS5565 and battery positive (+).

NOTE:

This step allows the fuel pump to run when the engine is not running.

-- Open the fuel filler door unit -2-.

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-- Clean the area around the fuel filler neck.

-- Remove the cap -1- for the fuel filler neck.

-- Press the :VAG1348/3A and the shut-off valve on the :VAS5190 until the fuel tank is empty.

CAUTION:

- Never let the fuel pump run >>dry<<.