Vehicle With Front Wheel Drive

Fuel Tank, Draining

Special tools and equipment







- VAS 5190

Work sequence


WARNING: Observe safety precautions when disconnecting the battery.


- With ignition switched off disconnect battery ground strap.


WARNING: Secure ground wire of VAS 5190 to a bare metal part on the body.







- Detach tapered adapter -2- from shaft end -1- of VAS 5190.
- Make a mark -arrow- on hose at distance a = 1465 mm from end of drain hose using insulating tape.
- Remove filler cap from fuel tank filler neck.







- Fit shaft end -1- of fuel extractor VAS 5190 onto fuel tank filler neck.
- Push drain hose into fuel tank until marking on drain hose -arrow- coincides with shaft end.


NOTE:
- The procedure when using a fuel extractor without shaft end is basically the same.







- In this case make a mark on drain hose at distance a = 1400 mm from end of drain hose using insulating tape. The drain hose is fitted properly when marking on drain hose -arrow- coincides with rim of filler neck.
- If the hose does not go in easily, lubricate lightly with engine oil. Do not use silicone lubricant.


- Drain tank as far as possible via fuel filler neck.
- Carefully pull out drain hose.
- Observe safety precautions after connecting the battery.