Fuel Tank, Draining

Fuel Tank, Draining

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (40-200 Nm) (VAG 1332)

• Fuel extracting device (VAS 5190)

• Wrench (T10202)

Read safety precautions => [ Safety Precautions ] Fuel Supply, and rules of cleanliness => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Fuel Supply, before beginning work.

CAUTION!
Secure the (VAS 5190) ground wire to a bare area on the chassis.

- Remove the cone piece - 2 - from the shaft piece - 1 - of the (VAS 5190).





- Using insulating tape, apply a mark - arrow - from the end of the suction hose at a length of - a - = 1500 mm.

- Remove the fuel filler cap from the fuel filler tube.

- Install the shaft piece - 1 - for the (VAS 5190) into the fuel tank filler tube.





- Slide the suction hose as far into the fuel tank until the mark applied earlier - arrow - is reached on the shaft piece and extract the fuel.

• A pressure point can be sensed after approximately 120 cm. The check valve in the fuel tank must be pushed open. Pull out the hose slightly and slide it in using a light jerk.

• Fuel tank is drained almost completely.

• When pulling out the hose, perform the same procedure.