Vehicle With All Wheel Drive

Fuel Tank, Draining

Special tools and equipment







- Wrench for fuel tank sender unit 3087







- VAS 5190


WARNING: Observe safety precautions when disconnecting the battery.


- With ignition switched off disconnect battery ground strap.


WARNING: Secure ground wire of VAS 5190 to a bare metal part on the body.







- Detach tapered adapter -2- from shaft end -1- of VAS 5190.
- Make a mark -arrow- on hose at distance a = 1865 mm from end of drain hose using insulating tape.
- Remove filler cap from fuel tank filler neck.







- Fit shaft end -1- of fuel extractor VAS 5190 onto fuel tank filler neck.
- Push drain hose into fuel tank until marking on drain hose -arrow- coincides with shaft end.


NOTE:
- The procedure when using a fuel extractor without shaft end is basically the same.







- In this case make a mark -arrow- on drain hose at distance a = 1800 mm from end of drain hose using insulating tape. The drain hose is fitted properly when marking on drain hose coincides with rim of filler neck.
- If the hose does not go in easily, lubricate lightly with engine oil. Do not use silicone lubricant.


- Drain tank as far as possible via fuel filler neck.
- Carefully pull out drain hose.
- Remove rear seat bench.







- Detach cover for flange -arrows- (right side).







- Carefully disengage and remove electrical harness connector -1- (right side of vehicle).
- Disconnect electrical harness connector -2- and set it aside.


WARNING: The fuel system is under pressure. Before opening the system, place a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.







- Disconnect fuel supply pipe -1- from locking flange (right side of vehicle).
- Disconnect ventilation pipe -2- (press release button).







- Unscrew locking ring using wrench for fuel tank sender unit 3087.
- Remove flange and seal out of opening in fuel tank.







- Disconnect connector -arrow- for fuel gauge sender on inside of flange.







- Insert drain hose to marking x = 800 mm through right opening in fuel tank and into left fuel chamber.
- Draw off fuel from left chamber of fuel tank.
- Re-install flange (right side); observe notes on procedure for connecting battery.