1 Series E81 130i (N52K) 3-door
Drawing off fuel:
Start engine and allow to run.
Note:
The electric fuel pump runs.
In this way, the fuel is repumped through the suction jet pump
from the left to the right side of the fuel tank.
Fuel can be drawn out of left and right sides of tank through
filler neck, leaving only a small residue. The residual quantity
is drawn off through the service opening (on right/left).
Insert special tool 16 1 080 into filler neck.
Special tool 16 1 080 has two different diameters for
petrol/gasoline and diesel vehicles!
Slide extraction hose of extractor unit, refer to BMW Service
Workshop Equipment and Planning Documentation, through
special tool 16 1 080 into the fuel filler pipe, turning in the
process if necessary.
Insertion length approx. 120 cm.
Important!
Comply with the following instruction if the extraction hose can
only be inserted approx. 100 cm before meeting resistance.
Draw off fuel as much as possible with extractor unit, refer to
BMW Service Workshop Equipment and Planning Documentation.
Follow drawing off of fuel on fuel gauge in instrument cluster.
Note:
If the extraction hose meets resistance at an insertion length of
approx. 100 cm, a second person must press gently against the
rubber hose of the filler pipe.
Only for US cars with N51 engines (metal filler pipe)!
The extraction hose is correctly positioned in the tank at an
insertion length of approx. 120 cm.
Important!
Watch out for escaping fuel when withdrawing the extraction
hose from the filler pipe.
RA Draining and filling fuel tank
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