Fuel Tank, Draining When Less Than 3/4 Full: Procedure

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

-- If equipped, remove the Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- -2- from the cover -1-.

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

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow-.

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-- Remove the fuel line -1- from the sealing flange. Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS .

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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.

-- If equipped, remove the fuel line -2- to the Metering Pump -V54- for the parking heater on the locking flange.

-- Loosen the lower clamp to do this.

-- Remove the locking ring using the :T10202 .

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-- Carefully lift the fuel delivery unit flange -3-.

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-- Remove the seal -1- and carefully raise the flange on the fuel delivery unit higher.

-- Attach the Fuel Extractor Unit ground cable to an ungrounded area on the body.

-- Insert the suction hose for the :VAS5190 as deep as possible into the fuel tank.

-- Extract the fuel using the :VAS5190 .

If the fuel tank was just drained, then reinstall the fuel delivery unit. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

WARNING:

Risk of the fuel tank exploding when starting the fuel pump.

Severe injuries and burns are possible.

After installing a new or completely empty fuel tank, immediately fill with at least 5 liters of fuel.