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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
The fuel system is pressurised!
t  Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid possible injury and skin contact.
t  Before loosening line connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully pulling off line.
t  Connect fuel extractor -VAS 5190- earth wire to vehicle 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 bench seat → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72.
  N20-10482
–  Remove cover -1- with fuel pump control unit -J538--2- from fuel delivery unit.
  N20-0603
–  Pull 5-pin connector off fuel delivery unit flange.
  A20-1067
–  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
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.
  Caution
Fuel pump must not run »dry«.
  N20-10422

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