Fuel Tank, Draining

Fuel Tank, Draining

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Wrench (T10202)

• Fuel Extracting Device (VAS 5190)

• Torque Wrench (40-200 Nm) (V.A.G 1332)

- Read the safety precautions before beginning work. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Fuel Supply.


Secure the fuel extracting device (VAS 5190) ground wire to a bare area on the chassis.

- Remove the cone piece - 2 - from the shaft piece - 1 - of the (VAS 5190).





- Using insulating tape, apply a mark - arrow - on the hose at length of 1,500 mm - a - from the end of the suction hose.

- Remove the cap from the fuel filler tube.

- Install the adapter - 1 - for the (VAS 5190) into the fuel tank filler tube.





• On vehicles equipped with a bayonet connection, the shaft piece of the fuel extractor must be held accordingly.

- Insert the suction hose into the fuel tank until the mark - arrow - made earlier aligns with the shaft piece and extract the fuel. Refer to the fuel extracting device operating instructions.

• A pressure point can be sensed after approximately 120 cm. The check valve in the fuel tank must be pushed open. Pull out the hose slightly and slide it in using a light jerk.

• Fuel tank is drained almost completely.

• Remove the hose the same way.