3 Series E36 318tds (M41) SAL
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Draining and filling fuel tank
Caution!
Observe relevent country safety legislation and regulations!
Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!
Connect the exhaust and extraction systems to the exhaust
tailpipe.
The electric fuel pump must not operate without fuel! After
servicing before the first engine start-up, fill the fuel tank via
the fuel filling line with at least 5 l fuel.
Drawing off through filler pipe
Switch on engine and run for 10 - 15 seconds to enable intake
hose on air valve to fill with fuel. Fuel can be drawn out of left and
right sides of tank through filler neck, leaving only a small residue.
This residual quantity is drawn off after fuel level indicator sensor
(right/left) has been removed.
Slide a suitable suction hose (refer to BMW Service Workshop
Equipment Planning documentation) into filler neck about
130 cm, twisting slightly if necessary.
Draw out fuel with suction unit (refer to BMW Workshop
Equipment Planning documentation) as far as possible.
Note:
When removing hose, avoid damaging the return baffle plate.
RA Draining and filling fuel tank
BMW AG - TIS
06.02.2013 21:42
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