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Draining fuel tank (fuel delivery unit not defective) — AUDI

Draining fuel tank (fuel delivery unit not defective) on Audi: 15 steps, engines CREC. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

15 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Observe safety precautions .
  2. Observe rules for cleanliness .
  3. Switch off ignition.
  4. Screw suitable adapter from adapter set for fuel extractionVAS 5190 /10 onto extraction hose (1) of fuel extractor VAS 5190A.
  5. Open tank flap.
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  1. Remove filler cap (arrow) for fuel filler neck.
  2. ⚠ 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. — Move fuel hose clear at retainers (1 and 3). and disconnect plug-in connector (2).
  3. Connect extraction hose to supply line in engine compartment with suitable adapter for fuel extractionVAS 5190 /2.
  4. Using fuel extractorVAS 5190A, drain fuel tank through supply line.
  5. Connect vehicle diagnostic tester.
  6. Switch on ignition.
  7. Select and start Self-diagnosis mode.
  8. Start basic setting without measured values: The fuel pump will start running.
  9. Press Stop when no more fuel is extracted.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.