3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
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Draining and filling fuel tank
Caution!
Observe according country safety legislation and regulations!
Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!
Connect exhaust extraction unit to exhaust tailpipe.
The electric fuel pump must not operate without fuel! After
completing repairs and before starting engine for first time, fill
fuel tank through fuel filler pipe with min. 5 ltr. fuel.
Carefully withdraw extraction hose so as not to damage non-
return flap.
After completing repairs and before starting engine for first time,
fill fuel tank through fuel filler pipe with min. 5 ltr. fuel.
M47, M57
Before starting the engine for the first time, if the tank has been
run empty or drawn off, pour in diesel fuel and turn on ignition for
approx. 1 minute. The fuel circuit is thus filled and vented, which
results in the engine firing more quickly.
Drawing off fuel:
Start engine and allow to run. Electric fuel delivery pump runs.
This pumps the fuel through the suction jet pump and the tank
expansion line from the left to the right side of the fuel tank.
Note:
Fuel can be drawn off from the left and right tank halves through
the fuel filler pipe down to a small residual amount. This residual
amount is drawn off after removal of the sensors for the fuel
gauge (right/left).
Slide extraction hose of extractor unit,
refer to BMW Service Workshop Equipment & Planning
documentation,
into filler pipe, turning hose slightly if necessary.
Insertion length:
130 cm
Draw off fuel with extractor unit,
refer to BMW Service Workshop Equipment & Planning
documentation,
as far as possible.
RA Draining and filling fuel tank
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 11:12
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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