Procedures

WM 200317 Draining and filling fuel - Turbo

Tools





Technical values






Tools and materials





Special tool WE 1262 with accessories






Information

- Fuel can be removed directly through the fuel filler neck on older vehicles or vehicles from other manufacturers by removing the connecting piece.





Connecting piece





Overview of fuel transfer system





1. Prepare fuel transfer unit for draining fuel.
1.1. Connect the fuel hose -1- to the changeover tank.





Fuel transfer system

1.2. Connect the venting device (transparent hose) to the changeover tank.
1.3. Attach the pneumatic stop switch -3- to the tank and tighten the two knurled nuts.
1.4. Then connect the suction hose at the connection -1-.
1.5. Connect the venting device -2-.
2. Connect the earth cable.
2.1. The earth cable must be connected to the vehicle while working with the unit. Use an unpainted metal part (e.g. the catch bar) for this -arrow-.





Earth cable attached to vehicle

Preliminary work

1. Place protective covers on the vehicle to avoid damaging the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the battery.
-> 2706IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery 2706IN00 Work instructions after disconnecting the battery.
3. Remove luggage compartment cover.
-> 700519 Removing and installing trim panel for front luggage compartment - section on "Removing" .
4. Remove cover for access to the fuel level sensor.
4.1. Screw off four M6 nuts -2- and remove the cover.
4.2. Check seal and replace it if necessary.





Cover for access to fuel level sensor

Draining fuel

Draining fuel - RoW variant

WARNING

Highly inflammable or explosive materials

- Danger of fire or explosion

-> Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.
-> Use suction to remove ignitable vapours.
-> Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.

Information

Fuel can be drained using the following methods:

> At the installed fuel level sensor via the adapter.

> Directly from the tank with the fuel level sensor removed.

1. Drain fuel, fuel level sensor installed:
1.1. Release and pull off the fuel line -1-.





Flange for fuel level sensor - RoW

Soak up emerging fuel with a cloth.
1.2. Attach Porsche adapter to the adapter. Twist top and bottom part of adapter in opposite directions -arrows- until it is tight.





Fitting adapter

1.3. Screw the connecting piece into the suction hose and tighten it hand-tight.





Connecting piece

=> Connecting piece
1.4. Connect suction hose at the fuel level sensor.





Connecting piece to adapter

=> Connecting piece to adapter
1.5. Drain the fuel.
1.5.1. Set changeover lever to "Drain".
1.5.2. Switch on the transfer unit and drain the required amount of fuel.
2. Drain fuel, fuel level sensor removed:
2.1. Remove fuel level sensor.
-> 201519 Removing and installing fuel level sensor - section on "Removing" Service and Repair.
2.2. Disconnect connecting piece from suction hose.





Connecting piece

2.3. Insert suction hose into tank in order to drain fuel.
2.4. Drain the fuel.
2.4.1. Set changeover lever to "Drain".
2.4.2. Switch on the transfer unit and drain the required amount of fuel.

Draining fuel - USA variant

WARNING

Highly inflammable or explosive materials

- Danger of fire or explosion

-> Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.
-> Use suction to remove ignitable vapours.
-> Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.

Information

Fuel can be drained using the following methods:

> At the installed fuel level sensor via the adapter.

> Directly from the tank with the fuel level sensor removed.

1. Drain fuel, fuel level sensor installed:
1.1. Release and pull off fuel line -1- and cable plug -3-.





Flange for fuel level sensor - USA

Soak up emerging fuel with a cloth.
1.2. Attach Porsche adapter -1- to the adapter. Twist top and bottom part of adapter in opposite directions until it is tight.





Fitting Porsche adapter

1.3. Screw the connecting piece into the suction hose and tighten it hand-tight.





Connecting piece

=> Connecting piece
1.4. Connect suction hose -2- to the Porsche adapter -1-.





Connecting suction hose

1.5. Drain the fuel.
1.5.1. Set changeover lever to "Drain".
1.5.2. Switch on the transfer unit and drain the required amount of fuel.
2. Drain fuel, fuel level sensor removed:
2.1. Remove fuel level sensor.
-> 201519 Removing and installing fuel level sensor - section on "Removing" Service and Repair.
2.2. Disconnect connecting piece from suction hose.





Connecting piece

=> Connecting piece
2.3. Insert suction hose into tank in order to drain fuel.
2.4. Drain the fuel.
2.4.1. Set changeover lever to "Drain".
2.4.2. Switch on the transfer unit and drain the required amount of fuel.

Filling fuel

Filling fuel - RoW variant

1. Install fuel level sensor. Only removed for fuel sensor method.
-> 201519 Removing and installing fuel level sensor - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
2. Connect the fuel line -1-.





Flange for fuel level sensor - RoW

The plug-in couplings must lock with an audible click.
3. Fill in fuel.
Connect the filling device as described in the operating instructions.
3.1. Fit fuel nozzle and adjust to fuel delivery setting.
3.2. Refuel the vehicle using the filler neck. The fuel nozzle will switch off automatically.

Filling fuel - USA variant

1. Install fuel level sensor. Only removed for fuel sensor method.
-> 201519 Removing and installing fuel level sensor - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
2. Connect the fuel line -1-.





Flange for fuel level sensor - USA

The plug-in couplings must lock with an audible click.
3. Fill in fuel.
Connect the filling device as described in the operating instructions.
3.1. Fit fuel nozzle and adjust to fuel delivery setting.
3.2. Refuel the vehicle using the filler neck. The fuel nozzle will switch off automatically.

Subsequent work

1. Install cover for access to the fuel level sensor. Fit and tighten four M6 nuts -2-.





Cover for access to fuel level sensor

=> Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.).
2. Install luggage compartment cover.
-> 700519 Removing and installing trim panel for front luggage compartment - section on "Installing" .
3. Connect the battery.
-> 2706IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery 2706IN00 Work instructions after disconnecting the battery.
4. Carry out a function test and check the system for leaks.
5. Remove protective covers from the vehicle.