Fuel Tank, Draining When More Than 3/4 Full

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Fuel Extraction Unit :VAS5190
Fuel Extractor Unit :VAS5190A (without illustration) for E85 - fuel type.

NOTE:

Use only the :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 .

-- Make a mark -arrow- on the hose at -a- from the end of the suction hose on the :VAS5190 .

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-- Use duct tape.

The distance -a- is 990 mm.

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.

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

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-- Clean the area around the fuel filler tube.

-- Remove the cap -1-.

-- Attach the Fuel Extraction Unit Ground (GND) cable to an ungrounded area on the body.

-- Push the siphon hose on the Fuel Siphoning Device into the fuel tank until the marking made previously -arrow- seals with the filler tube -2-.

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-- Drain the fuel tank as much as possible through the filler tube.

NOTE:

A flap -1- is located in the fuel tank on the lower end of the filler neck. It must not be damaged by the extracting hose. Only slide the hose in as far as the marking that was made earlier -arrow-.

Do not use force to pull the extractor hose it if gets stuck on the check valve.

In this case, remove the fuel delivery unit and manually hold the check valve open. When doing this, make sure the arm does not come in contact with the fuel.

-- Remove the extracting hose carefully.

NOTE:

There is a risk of destroying the fuel pump if it runs dry.

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

NOTE:

When no more fuel can be extracted, the tank is emptied only enough for the sender flanges to be opened without danger.

Working on the fuel delivery unit or on the Fuel Level Sensor --. Refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING WHEN LESS THAN .

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.