5 Series E60 530xi (N53) SAL
In this way, the fuel is repumped through the suction jet pump and
the tank expansion line from the left to the right side of the fuel
tank.
Fuel can be drawn out of the left and right sides of the tank
through the filler neck, leaving only a small residual amount.
This residual amount in the fuel tank is drawn off after removal of
the sensors for the fuel gauge (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.
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.
Draining fuel filter and surge chamber:
Connect special tool 13 5 460 to connection of fuel filter (1).
Connect special tool to extractor unit.
Draw off remaining fuel from filter and surge chamber.
Note:
A small amount of fuel still remains in the fuel tank.
Drawing off residual fuel amount from fuel tank:
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.
Fuel gauge must roughly indicate zero before the left tank
opening is opened.
If the suction jet pump is faulty, the fuel level in the left tank
half may be above the service opening!
Large quantities of fuel may emerge on opening!
In this event, keep left tank half closed and feed extraction
hose through right service opening to left tank half.
Remove fuel gauge sensor (right).
Remove fuel gauge sensor (left).
Draw off residual fuel quantity through installation openings.
RA Draining and filling fuel tank
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