when the Tank is More Than 3/4 Full

when the Tank is More Than 3/4 Full

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Fuel Extracting Device (VAS 5190)

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 - on the fuel extracting device (VAS 5190).






- Attach insulating tape - arrow - at a distance of 1020 mm - a - from the end of the suction hose.

- Remove the fuel cap - arrow - from the fuel filler tube.






- Clean the area around the fuel filler tube.

- Insert the shaft piece - 1 - from the fuel extracting device (VAS 5190) to the fuel tank filler tube and hold it tight.






- Insert the suction hose into the fuel tank up to the mark - arrow - on the suction hose - arrow - and siphon out the fuel. Refer to the Operating Instructions for the fuel extracting device (VAS 5190).

• A flap is located in the fuel tank on the lower end of the filler neck. It must not be damaged by the suction hose. Therefore, slide the hose in only as far as the mark made earlier.

• Do not use force to pull out the suction hose if it gets caught on the fuel filler flap while removing it. In this case, remove the fuel delivery unit and manually hold the flap open. When doing this, make sure your arm does not come in contact with the fuel.

- Drain the fuel tank as much as possible through the filler tube.

- Remove the suction hose carefully.

• When no more fuel can be extracted, the tank is emptied only enough for the flange to be opened without danger. The tank may be removed while containing the remaining fuel.

• Draining the fuel tank completely, refer to => [ When the Tank is Less Than 3/4 Full ] When the Tank is Less Than 3/4 Full.