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Octavia Mk2

Extract fuel from the fuel tank
Extract fuel from the fuel tank
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Hose adapter, e.g. -V.A.G 1318-16-
t  Adapter, e.g. -V.A.G 1318-17-
t  Measuring tool set, e.g. -V.A.G 1594 C-
t  Battery
t  Catch pan for fuel
  Note
If the fuel delivery unit is defective, suction off fuel using a fuel suction device, e.g. -VAS 5190-.
Work procedure
  Note
t  Observe safety measures when working on the fuel system → Chapter.
t  Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.
–  Switch off ignition and withdraw ignition key.
For the vehicles Octavia II, Superb II
–  Removing rear seat bench → Body Work; Rep. gr.72.
For the vehicles Yeti
–  Remove rear seat bench with brackets → Body Work; Rep. gr.72.
–  Remove floor covering under the rear seat bench.
For all vehicles
   
–  Unclip retaining catches -arrows- of cover for the fuel delivery unit and remove cover.
  Note
For vehicles with auxiliary heating, the plug connection for the dosing pump -V54- must also be disconnected.
  WARNING
The fuel feed line is pressurized! Wear safety goggles and safety clothing, in order to avoid injuries and skin contact with fuel. Place cleaning cloths around the connection point before detaching cable connections. Reduce pressure by carefully removing the wiring.
  Note
Press in the securing ring in order to unlock the fuel line. Unlock the quick coupling and disconnect → Chapter.
  A20-1206
–  Unplug the 5-pin connector -1- and the black feed line -2-. Unlock the quick coupling and disconnect → Chapter.
  M20-0232
–  Connect the adapter set -V.A.G 1318/17- and the hose adapter -V.A.G 1318/16- and fit the „drain pipe“ onto the feed support of the fuel pump.
–  Hold the „drain pipe“ in a suitable fuel tank.
–  Connect the battery and the contacts of the fuel pump with adapter cables -A- from the adapter cable set as follows:
   Battery positive terminal (+) to contact -1- of the fuel pump
   Battery negative terminal (-) to contact -5- of the fuel pump
The fuel pump runs and suctions off fuel.
  WARNING
In order to prevent an overflow of fuel in case of a too small fuel tank, the fuel pump must not run unattended.
  S20-0135

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