Emptying fuel tank when fuel pump is intact, engine codes CAYC, CAYB — VW
Emptying fuel tank when fuel pump is intact, engine codes CAYC, CAYB on VW: 11 steps, engines CAYB, CAYC.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015)
- Special tools named: VAS 5190
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- The fuel pump is now activated. The vehicle diagnosis tester shows the progress of the drainage.
- Connections for fuel lines must engage »audibly« when joined.Take note of colour assignment when installing the connections !Ensure push-on coupling is secured properly by pulling it.Separate plug-in connectors .
📐 80 workshop diagrams for CAYB
Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.
📋 Procedure
- Unscrew tip (1) from extraction hose of fuel extraction unit VAS 5190.
- Screw fuel extraction adapterVAS 5190 /2 from fuel extraction adapter setVAS 5190 /10 onto extraction hose.
- ⚠ Danger of burning from very hot fuel.In extreme cases, the fuel lines and the fuel can reach a temperature of 100°C. Allow the fuel to cool down before disconnecting the lines - danger of scalding.Wear protective gloves.Wear eye protection.Risk of injury due to highly pressurised fuel.To release pressure in fuel system, place clean cloth around connection and carefully undo connection. — Fold front right seat forwards as far as possible.
- Fold rear bench seat forwards. Remove if necessary General body repairs, interior72Rear seat; Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats.
- Unclip cover (1) for flange at retaining tabs (arrows), using removal wedge3409.
- First check that the connector (arrow) is fitted securely by pulling the connector without pressing the catch. The connector can cause a fault if it has not been fitted correctly.
- Disconnect the fuel supply line at the blind flange. Separate plug-in connectors .
- Connect extraction hose with fuel extraction adapterVAS 5190 /2 to supply line connection of sealing flange.
- Drain fuel tank with fuel extraction unitVAS 5190 through the supply line connection of sealing flange.
- Connect vehicle diagnostic tester and perform guided function "“Fuel pump activation”". [Note: The fuel pump is now activated. The vehicle diagnosis tester shows the progress of the drainage.]
- Open shut-off tap on fuel extractorVAS 5190 until fuel tank is emptied. [Note: Connections for fuel lines must engage »audibly« when joined.Take note of colour assignment when installing the connections !Ensure push-on coupling is secured properly by pulling it.Separate plug-in connectors .]
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