Fuel Tank, Draining

Fuel Tank, Draining

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Wrench (T10202)

• Fuel Extracting Device (VAS 5190)

• Torque Wrench (40-200 Nm) (V.A.G 1332)

- Read the safety precautions before starting. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Fuel Supply.


Secure the fuel extracting device (VAS 5190) ground wire to a bare area on the chassis.

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






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

- Remove the cap from the fuel filler tube.

- Install the shaft piece - 1 - of the fuel extracting device (VAS 5190) into the fuel filler tube.






• On vehicles equipped with a bayonet connection, the shaft piece on the fuel extracting device must be held accordingly.

- Push the suction hose into the fuel tank until it reaches the mark reaches the shaft piece - arrow - and extract the fuel. Refer to the operating Instructions that come with the fuel extracting device (VAS 5190).

• A pressure point can be sensed after approximately 120 centimeters (cm). The check valve in the fuel tank must be pushed open. Pull out the hose slightly and slide it in using a quick jerking motion.

• The fuel tank is drained almost completely.

• Remove the hose the same way.