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Emptying fuel tank if it is more than 3/4 full
Emptying fuel tank if it is more than 3/4 full
  Caution
Secure earth wire of fuel extractor unit -VAS 5190- to a bare metal part on the body.
   
–  Detach tapered adapter -2- from shaft end -1- of fuel extractor unit -VAS 5190-.
–  Using insulation tape, mark the point -arrow- on the suction hose at a distance -a- = 1180 mm from the end of the tube.
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–  Remove filler cap from fuel tank filler neck.
–  Screw shaft end -1- of fuel extractor unit -VAS 5190- onto fuel filler neck.
–  Insert the suction hose up until the mark made previously -arrow- is at the level of the rod.
  Note
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At the lower end of the filling mouth, there is a ball valve -2- on the fuel tank -1-. Avoid damage to this with the suction hose -3-. Therefore, only push the hose in as far as the tape marking -arrow-.
–  Empty the fuel tank as much as possible through the filler mouth.
–  Carefully pull out extraction hose.
  Note
t  When the fuel is not extracted, the fuel tank is sufficiently empty to open the gauge flange without any risk. The fuel tank can be removed with the remaining fuel.
t  If it is necessary to carry out work on the fuel pump or the fuel gauge, proceed as follows:
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Safety precautions > < Fuel supply system components