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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
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 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.
  N20-10127
–  Connect fuel extractor -VAS 5190- with adapter for fuel extractor -VAS 5190 /3- to fuel supply line.
–  Open cover of relay and fuse holder of E-box in engine compartment.
–  Pull fuse SB6 on socket F6 off hose holder. Fuse assignment → Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
  N20-10482
–  Connect remote control -V.A.G 1348/3 A- with adapter cable -V.A.G 1348/3-3- to left terminal (viewed looking forwards) of fuse socket F6 -arrow-.
–  Tape off 2nd connector contact of adapter cable -V.A.G 1348/3-3- with insulating tape to prevent short circuits.
–  Connect crocodile clip to vehicle battery (+).
  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.
  N24-10235

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