7 Series E38 L7 (M73) 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.
Note:
The fuel tank has two tube necks for draining off fuel.
The right neck, facing in direction of travel, leads into inside of
tank to right side of tank.
Both tube necks are linked together with a section of hose which
seals them from outside.
M57
On the M57, only the right connection viewed in the direction of
travel is available for drawing off since the left connection for the
auxiliary heater/independent heating also leads to the right half of
the tank. Connect suction extractor unit, draw off right half of tank.
Then start engine and run for approx. 20 seconds in order to
activate suction jet pump. Draw off remaining fuel.
Remove left stone chip guard.
Unfasten both connections with special tool 13 3 010.
RA Draining and filling fuel tank
BMW AG - TIS
22.02.2013 00:08
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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