Fuel Tank, Draining With Faulty Fuel Pump

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Trim Removal Wedge:3409
Wrench - Fuel Sending Unit:T10202
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm:VAG1332
Fuel Extractor:VAS5190A

-- Remove the installation opening cover. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-. Refer to Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- together with the wiring harness and move to the side.

-- Open the fuel delivery unit. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Delivery Unit Flange

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

-- Remove the seal -1- and slightly lift the fuel delivery unit flange again carefully.

-- Attach the ground wire of the :VAS5190A to a bare area on the body.

-- Insert the suction hose for the :VAS5190A as deep as possible into the fuel tank.

-- Extract the fuel using the :VAS5190A .

If the fuel tank was only emptied: Re-install the fuel delivery unit. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - FUEL DELIVERY UNIT/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR