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)

--> [ More Than 3/4 Full ]

--> [ Less Than 3/4 Full ]

More Than 3/4 Full

- Read the safety precautions before beginning work. Refer to --> [ Safety Precautions ] Safety Precautions.

- Observe the rules for cleanliness. Refer to --> [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

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 - on the hose at a length of - a - = 1,180 mm from the end of the hose.

- Remove fuel filler cap from fuel filler tube.





- Install the shaft piece - 1 - of the (VAS 5190) on the fuel tank filler tube.

- Slide the suction hose as far into the fuel tank until the mark applied earlier - arrow - meets the shaft piece.

• A ball valve - 2 - that must not be damaged by the suction hose - 3 - is located in the fuel tank - 1 - at the lower end of the filler tube. Therefore slide the hose in only up to the marking - arrow - applied earlier.





- Empty the fuel tank as much as possible via the fuel filler tube.

- Carefully pull out the suction hose.

• When fuel is no longer extracted, the fuel tank is emptied just enough to open the fuel delivery unit safely.

• If the fuel tank must be drained completely, refer to --> [ Less Than 3/4 Full ].

Less Than 3/4 Full

- Read the safety precautions before beginning work. Refer to --> [ Safety Precautions ] Safety Precautions.

- Observe the rules for cleanliness. Refer to --> [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

- Remove the rear seat bench.

- Remove the cover - 1 - with the fuel pump control module - 2 - from the fuel delivery unit.





• When installing the cover - 1 - be sure to pay attention to the installed position: The arrow - 3 - points in the direction of vehicle travel.

CAUTION!
• The fuel supply line is under pressure. Wear protective goggles and protective clothing to prevent injuries and contact with skin.

• Before disconnecting, place a cloth around the connection point. Then disconnect the connection.

- Disconnect the electrical connector - 1 -, black supply line - 2 - and blue return line - 3 -.





• Press in the securing ring to disengage the fuel lines.

- Seal the lines so that the fuel system is not contaminated by dirt etc.

- Remove the locking ring using the (T10202).





- Pull out fuel delivery unit slightly.

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

- Insert the (VAS 5190) suction hose as far as possible into the fuel tank and extract the fuel.

If fuel tank needs only to be drained, reinstall fuel delivery unit. Refer to --> [ Fuel Delivery Unit ] Fuel Delivery Unit.