SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Emptying fuel tank when fuel pump is intact Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Adapter for draining the fuel -VAS 5190 /2- t  Test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565-

t  Remote control -V.A.G 1348/3A-   Note

If the fuel extraction unit -VAS 5190- is still fitted with the extraction hose with a solid tip, the extraction hose must be replaced with the version with a screwed tip. –  Observe safety precautions → Chapter. –  Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter. –  Unscrew tip -1- from extraction hose of fuel extraction unit -VAS 5190-. –  Screw fuel extraction adapter -VAS 5190 /2- from fuel extraction adapter set -VAS 5190 /10- onto extraction hose.   WARNING t  Fuel supply line is pressurised. Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid eye injuries and skin contact. Before loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully pulling hose off connection. t  Connect fuel extractor -VAS 5190- earth wire to vehicle earth.

–  Disconnect supply line -1- (black) and catch escaping fuel with a cloth. Separate push-on couplings → Chapter.

–  Connect fuel extractor -VAS 5190- with adapter for fuel extractor -VAS 5190 /3- to fuel supply line. –  Remove bench seat → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72.

–  Unclip cover -1- at retaining tabs -arrows-, using removal wedge -3409-.

–  Release connector -1- and unplug.

–  Connect test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565- to connector and fuel delivery unit. –  Connect remote control -V.A.G 1348/3A- to test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565- and to battery positive (+).   Note The following operation is to make the fuel pump run when the engine is stopped.

–  Open tank flap. –  Remove cap -arrow- from fuel filler neck. –  Operate remote control -V.A.G 1348/3A- and shut-off tap on fuel extractor -VAS 5190- until fuel tank is empty.   Caution Fuel pump must not run »dry«.