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Drawing off residual fuel quantity:

 Drawing off residual fuel amount is not included in the time value
of this operation.

Important!

Ensure car interior is adequately ventilated.

Catch dripping fuel in a suitable container.

Remove left sensor unit.

Remove right sensor unit.

Draw off residual fuel quantity through service openings.

Note:

Only for US cars with N51 engines!

Fuel filling:

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,
approx. 40 cm into fuel filler pipe.

Fill fuel from suction extractor unit.

Drawing off after fault in suction jet pump:

Draw off right half of tank completely through fuel filler pipe.

Remove cap from left service opening.

Insert extraction hose through service opening in tank, fuel (also
residual quantity) can be drawn off.

RA  Draining and filling fuel tank

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22.01.2013  03:54

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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