Draining fuel tank, USA vehicles: Audi Q5 2.0 (CADA, CAEB, CALB, CDNB, …)
Step-by-step draining fuel tank, USA vehicles for the Audi Q5 2.0: 34 steps. 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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83
- Opens: fuel
- Special tools named: VAS 5190
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- If fuel extractor is still fitted with extraction hose with fixed tip, replace with version with screw-on tip.
- 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.
- Disregard (item 1).
🔧 Engine codes this applies to
📋 Procedure
- Observe safety precautions .
- Observe rules for cleanliness .
- Move passenger's seat as far to front as possible (if necessary).
- ⚠ 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.]
- ⚠ 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.
- Screw adapter for fuel extractionVAS 5190 /1 from adapter set for fuel extractionVAS 5190 /10 onto extraction hose.
- Remove 1/3 section of rear seat bench (right-side) General body repairs, interior72Rear seats; Removing and installing seat bench/individual seats.
- Remove bolts (arrows) and detach cover (1) for flange.
- Unplug electrical connector (1) on flange.
- To do so, slide catch (1) upwards (arrow A) and press release catch inwards (arrow B).
- Release retainer catch with assembly tool T10118 and unplug electrical connector (1) on flange.
- Unplug electrical connector (2) on flange.
- To do so, slide catch (1) upwards (arrow A) and press release catch inwards (arrow B).
- ⚠ 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. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
- Connect extraction hose to supply connection on flange with adapter for fuel extractionVAS 5190 /1.
- Extract approx. 10 litres of fuel.
- Press release tab and detach adapter for fuel extractionVAS 5190 /1 from flange.
- Unscrew adapter for fuel extractionVAS 5190 /1 from extraction hose and screw tip back on.
- Unscrew locking ring using wrench T10202.
- 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.
- Extract remaining fuel through opening for fuel delivery unit.
- Install flange for fuel delivery unit .
- Remove 1/3 section of rear seat bench (right-side) General body repairs, interior72Rear seats; Removing and installing seat bench/individual seats.
- Remove bolts (arrows) and detach cover (1) for flange.
- Unplug electrical connector (1) on flange.
- To do so, slide catch (1) upwards (arrow A) and press release catch inwards (arrow B).
- Release retainer catch with assembly tool T10118 and unplug electrical connector (1) on flange.
- Unplug electrical connector (2) on flange.
- To do so, slide catch (1) upwards (arrow A) and press release catch inwards (arrow B).
- ⚠ 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. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
- Unscrew locking ring using wrench T10202.
- 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.
- Extract fuel through opening for fuel delivery unit.
- Install flange for fuel delivery unit .
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TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
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