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4 RA Checking Fuel Tank And Tank Venting System For Leaks (petrol_gasoline Without Ta > < 3 RA Draining And Filling Fuel Tank
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Drawing off residual fuel quantity:

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

Catch dripping fuel in a suitable container.

Remove fuel filter.

Drawing off residual fuel amount on right side:

Draw off residual fuel amount in right tank half through service
opening (A).

Drawing off residual fuel amount on left side:

Feed extraction hose through service opening in tank above
saddle into left tank half (B). Residual fuel amount can be drawn
off.

Fuel filling:

Push extraction hose of suction extractor unit approx. 40 cm into
fuel filler pipe.

Fill fuel from suction extractor unit.

Drawing off after fault in suction jet pump:

Draw off right tank half completely via fuel filler pipe.

Remove fuel filter.

Feed extraction hose through service opening in tank above
saddle into left tank half (B). Fuel (also residual amount) can be
drawn off.

RA  Draining and filling fuel tank

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15.02.2013  17:39

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

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