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Golf Mk5

Emptying fuel tank when fuel pump is intact
Emptying fuel tank when fuel pump is intact
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Adapter for fuel extraction -VAS 5190 /3-
t  Test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565-
t  Remote control -V.A.G 1348/3A-
  WARNING
t  Fuel supply line is pressurised. Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid possible injury 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 cable to earth.
   
–  Pull off supply line (metal coupling) -arrow- and catch escaping fuel with a cloth.
  Note
Press in securing ring to release fuel lines.
  A20-10135
–  Connect fuel extractor -VAS 5190- with adapter for fuel extractor -VAS 5190 /3- to fuel supply line.
–  Remove seat bench (Golf Plus: rear right seat) → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.72.
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–  Remove cover from fuel pump unit.
  A20-1206
–  Pull off connector -arrow-.
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–  Connect test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565- to connector and fuel pump unit.
–  Connect remote control for V.A.G 1348 -V.A.G 1348/3A- to test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565- and to battery positive (+).
  Note
This step serves only to have the fuel pump running when the engine is stopped.
–  Remove filler cap from fuel tank filler neck.
–  Operate remote control -V.A.G 1348/3A- and shut-off tap on fuel extractor -VAS 5190- until fuel tank is empty.
  N20-10422

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