Emptying fuel tank when fuel pump is intact — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes SF, SG

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• The fuel pump is being activated when engine is not running.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 57 workshop diagrams for BCA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Detach fuel supply line (4) (metallic coupling) at push-fit coupling and collect escaping fuel with a cloth .
2. Connect fuel extractorVAS 5190 with adapter for fuel extractorVAS 5190 /3 to fuel supply line.
3. Connect vehicle diagnostic tester(1) as follows: [Note: The fuel pump is being activated when engine is not running.]
4. Switch ignition on.
5. Remove cap from fuel filler neck.

6. Perform function "“Draining fuel system”" in "“Guided functions”".
7. Open shut-off tap on fuel extractorVAS 5190 until fuel tank is emptied.
8. When the fuel tank is empty, stop the function to prevent the fuel pump from running »dry«.
9. Connect vehicle diagnostic tester.
10. Perform the function "“Bleeding fuel system”" in "“Guided functions”".

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