Emptying fuel tank with fuel pump intact, engine code CWVA — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, 2014–2020), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

• Special tools named: VAS 5565

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• Do not detach cover completely from floor covering in order to ensure it is reinstalled in the correct installation position.
• This step serves only to have the fuel pump running when the engine is stopped.
• Risk of damage to fuel system pressurisation pump G6 when the fuel tank is empty. The fuel system pressurisation pump G6 must not run »dry«.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Observe safety instructions .
2. Observe rules for cleanliness .
3. Pull off fuel supply line (1). Separate plug-in connectors .
4. Collect escaping fuel with a cleaning cloth.
5. Connect fuel extractorVAS 5190 with adapter for fuel extractorVAS 5190 /3 to fuel supply line.

6. Secure earth wire of fuel extractor to a bare metal part of the body.
7. Remove right rear seat General body repairs, interior72Rear seats; Removing and installing bench seat/individual seats.
8. Partially detach cover (1) in floor covering at parting line (arrow).
9. Do not detach cover completely from floor covering in order to ensure it is reinstalled in the correct installation position.
10. Detach it just enough that the cover can be folded upwards.
11. Fold up cover in (direction of arrow).
12. Remove rear bench seat General body repairs, interior72Rear seat; Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats.
13. Unclip cover (1) for flange at retaining tabs (arrows), using removal wedge3409.
14. Unclip sealing grommet (1) downwards from cover (2).
15. Push cover (2) back along wiring harness (3).
16. Release and pull off connector (arrow).
17. Connect test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin)VAS 5565 to connector and fuel delivery unit.
18. Connect remote controlV.A.G 1348/3A to test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin)VAS 5565 and to battery positive (+). [Note: This step serves only to have the fuel pump running when the engine is stopped.]
19. Open tank flap unit (2).
20. Clean area around fuel filler neck.
21. Unscrew cap (1) for fuel filler neck.
22. Operate remote controlV.A.G 1348/3A and shut-off tap on fuel extractorVAS 5190 until fuel tank is empty. [Note: Risk of damage to fuel system pressurisation pump G6 when the fuel tank is empty. The fuel system pressurisation pump G6 must not run »dry«.]

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