Emptying fuel tank if it is more than 3/4 full, petrol — VW

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Fits: platform code 121

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• Make a mark (arrow) at dimension (a) from end of extraction hose of fuel extractorVAS 5190.
• Push extraction hose of fuel extractorVAS 5190 into fuel tank until previously attached marking (arrow) on hose coincides with shaft piece (3).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Secure earth wire of fuel extractor to a bare metal part of the body. — Observe safety precautions .
2. Observe rules for cleanliness .
3. Observe safety precautions when working on natural gas system .
4. Make a mark (arrow) at dimension (a) from end of extraction hose of fuel extractorVAS 5190.
5. Use insulating tape for this.

6. Dimension (a) is 1225 mm.
7. Open tank flap unit.
8. Clean area around fuel filler neck.
9. Unscrew cap (1) for fuel filler neck.
10. ⚠ Secure earth wire of fuel extractor to a bare metal part of the body. — Pull cotter off fuel extractorVAS 5190.
11. Screw shaft piece (3) of fuel extractorVAS 5190 onto fuel tank filler neck (2).
12. Push extraction hose of fuel extractorVAS 5190 into fuel tank until previously attached marking (arrow) on hose coincides with shaft piece (3).
13. This opens flap (1).
14. Drain fuel tank via filler neck as far as possible. [Note: There is a flap (1) in the fuel tank at the lower end of the filler neck. The flap must not be damaged by the extraction hose. Therefore push hose into filler neck only as far as marking (arrow).If the extraction hose gets caught on the non-return valve (1) when being pulled out, do not apply force to pull out the extraction hose.In this case, remove the fuel delivery unit and open the non-return valve manually. Ensure that your arm does not come into contact with fuel.]
15. Pull extraction hose out carefully.

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