Procedures

Fuel Tank, Draining

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Fuel Extraction Device (VAS 5190)

• Adapter for Fuel Extraction (VAS 5190 /1)

• Adapter Set for Fuel Extraction (VAS 5190 /10)

• Scissors

• If the (VAS 5190) has a suction hose with a mounted tip, then replace this with one that has a tip which screws on.






- Remove the tip - 1 - from the fuel extraction unit suction hose (VAS 5190).

- Connect the (VAS 5190 /1) from the (VAS 5190 /10) on the suction hose.

Procedure






- Follow all safety precautions. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Safety Precautions.

- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

- Move the right front seat all the way forward.

Danger of causing damage to other electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

• Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.

- Remove the rear bench seat or the lower seat frame/rear seat backrest.

- Disconnect the Ground (GND) cable - 2 - from the battery.

Risk of explosion due to electrostatic charge.

• Secure the (VAS 5190) GND wire to a bare area of the chassis.

- Cut the insulation mat near the locking flange cover along the perforation with scissors and fold it to the side.






- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the locking flange cover - 1 -.

There is a risk of injury because the fuel is under high pressure.

• To reduce pressure in fuel system, lay a clean cloth around the connector and carefully loosen the connector.

- Disconnect the fuel line - 1 - at the locking flange by pressing the release button.






- Connect the suction hose with the (VAS 5190 /1) to the locking flange supply connection.






- Drain the fuel tank through the locking flange supply connection using the (VAS 5190).

- Install the right locking flange cover. Refer to => [ Locking Flange Cover - Tightening Specifications ] Fuel Delivery Unit Overview.