Draining fuel tank, all except USA vehicles: Audi Q5 2.0 (CADA, CAEB, CALB, CDNB, …)

🧭 Before you start

Disconnect the battery, earth the fuel extractor to bare metal and fit the extraction adapter. Remove the right rear seat section and the flange cover, unplug the connectors and release pressure carefully under a cloth. Extract about 10 litres through the supply connection, then unscrew the locking ring, lift the flange slightly and extract the remainder through the opening. Refit the flange.

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83

• Opens: fuel
• Special tools named: VAS 5190

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• Earth the fuel extractor to bare body metal before starting.
• Release fuel pressure slowly, with a cloth wrapped round the connection.
• On cars with an auxiliary heater, also disconnect the metering pump line at the flange.
• Observe the battery disconnection procedure to protect the electronics.

Written for this job from the workshop steps below · TorqFix editorial.

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📋 Procedure

1. Observe safety precautions .
2. Observe rules for cleanliness .
3. Move passenger's seat as far to front as possible (if necessary).
4. ⚠ To prevent irreparable damage to the electronic components when disconnecting the battery:Observe notes on procedure for disconnecting the battery. — Disconnect battery (arrow)Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery. [Note: If fuel extractor is still fitted with extraction hose with fixed tip, replace with version with screw-on tip.]
5. ⚠ Risk of explosion caused by electrostatic discharge.Secure earth wire of fuel extractor VAS 5190 A to a bare metal part on the body. — Unscrew tip (1) of extraction hose of fuel extractor VAS 5190 A.

6. Screw adapter for fuel extractionVAS 5190 /1 from adapter set for fuel extractionVAS 5190 /10 onto extraction hose.
7. Remove 1/3 section of rear seat bench (right-side) General body repairs, interior72Rear seats; Removing and installing seat bench/individual seats.
8. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach cover (1) for flange.
9. Unplug electrical connector (1) on flange.
10. To do so, slide catch (1) upwards (arrow A) and press release catch inwards (arrow B).
11. Release retainer catch with assembly tool T10118 and unplug electrical connector (1) on flange.
12. Unplug electrical connector (2) on flange.
13. To do so, slide catch (1) upwards (arrow A) and press release catch inwards (arrow B).
14. ⚠ Risk of injury - fuel system operates under high pressure.To reduce the pressure in the fuel system, wrap a clean cloth around the connection and carefully loosen the connection. — Press release tab and disconnect fuel line (2) at flange.
15. On vehicles with auxiliary heater, press release tab and disconnect fuel line (1) leading to metering pump at flange.
16. Connect extraction hose to supply connection on flange with adapter for fuel extractionVAS 5190 /1.
17. Extract approx. 10 litres of fuel.
18. Press release tab and detach adapter for fuel extractionVAS 5190 /1 from flange.
19. Unscrew adapter for fuel extractionVAS 5190 /1 from extraction hose and screw tip back on.
20. Unscrew locking ring using wrench T10202.
21. Pull flange slightly out of fuel tank and slide extraction hose of fuel extractor VAS 5190 A through gap between flange and opening and into fuel tank.
22. Extract remaining fuel through opening for fuel delivery unit.
23. Install flange for fuel delivery unit .
24. Remove 1/3 section of rear seat bench (right-side) General body repairs, interior72Rear seats; Removing and installing seat bench/individual seats.
25. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach cover (1) for flange.
26. Unplug electrical connector (1) on flange.
27. To do so, slide catch (1) upwards (arrow A) and press release catch inwards (arrow B).
28. Release retainer catch with assembly tool T10118 and unplug electrical connector (1) on flange.
29. Unplug electrical connector (2) on flange.
30. To do so, slide catch (1) upwards (arrow A) and press release catch inwards (arrow B).
31. ⚠ Risk of injury - fuel system operates under high pressure.To reduce the pressure in the fuel system, wrap a clean cloth around the connection and carefully loosen the connection. — Press release tab and disconnect fuel line (2) at flange.
32. On vehicles with auxiliary heater, press release tab and disconnect fuel line (1) leading to metering pump at flange.
33. Unscrew locking ring using wrench T10202.
34. Pull flange slightly out of fuel tank and slide extraction hose of fuel extractor VAS 5190 A through gap between flange and opening and into fuel tank.
35. Extract fuel through opening for fuel delivery unit.
36. Install flange for fuel delivery unit .

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