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Emptying fuel tank if it is less than 3/4 full
Emptying fuel tank if it is less than 3/4 full
–  Observe safety precautions → Chapter.
–  Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.
–  Remove bench seat → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72.
   
–  Unclip cover -1- at retaining tabs -arrows-, using removal wedge -3409-.
  A20-10835
–  Release and pull off connector -1-.
  WARNING
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.
–  Unlock and disconnect fuel lines -2- from fuel delivery unit -3-. Separate push-on couplings → Chapter.
  N20-10928
–  Loosen union nut with union nut tool -3217-.
–  Carefully lift flange of fuel delivery unit.
–  Insert suction hose of fuel extractor -VAS 5190- as far as possible into fuel tank.
–  Extract fuel.
If fuel tank needs only to be emptied, install fuel delivery unit again. → Chapter.
  N20-0605
Specified torque
ComponentSpecified torque
Union nut80 Nm
Bench seat → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72

   

Fuel delivery unit, fuel gauge sender > < Emptying fuel tank if it is more than 3/4 full