Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk6 > Power unit | 4-cylinder injection engine (1.8 and 2.0 l engine, chain drive) | Fuel supply, gas operation | Fuel tank (Golf, Scirocco) | Emptying fuel tank (engine codes CBFA, CCTA, CCTB)

Emptying fuel tank (engine codes CBFA, CCTA, CCTB)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Special wrench -T10202-

t	Fuel extractor -VAS 5190-

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

–	Note safety precautions before beginning work → Chapter.

Caution

Secure earth wire of fuel extractor -VAS 5190- to a bare metal part of the body.

–	Remove cotter -2- from shaft -1- of fuel extractor -VAS 5190-.

–	At distance -a- = 1500 mm from end, mark extraction hose with insulating tape -arrow-.

–	Remove filler cap from fuel tank filler neck.

–	Screw shaft end -1- of fuel extractor unit -VAS 5190- onto fuel filler neck.

Note

On vehicles with bayonet connection, the shaft section of the fuel extractor must be held accordingly.

–	Insert suction hose in fuel tank until marking -arrow- (previously made) is at the shaft section and extract fuel → Operating instructions for fuel extractorVAS 5190.

Note

t	After approx. 120 cm a pressure point is noticeable. The non-return flap in the fuel tank must be pushed open. Pull the hose out slightly and push it in with a slight jerk.

t	The fuel tank is emptied almost completely in this way.

t	Proceed in same manner when pulling hose out.

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