Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Emptying fuel tank with fuel pump intact, engine code CWVA
| Special tools and workshop equipment required |
| Remote control -V.A.G 1348/3A- |
| Test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565- |
| Fuel extractor -VAS 5190- |
| Fuel extractor -VAS 5190 A- for E 85 fuel (not shown). |
| Adapter for fuel extraction -VAS 5190- |
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| To extract E 85 fuel, use only fuel extractor -VAS 5190 A-! |
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| Auxiliary measuring set -V.A.G 1594C- |
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| If the fuel extraction unit -VAS 5190- is still fitted with
the extraction hose with a fixed tip, the extraction hose must
be replaced with the version with a screw-in tip. |
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| Separate plug-in connectors
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Observe safety instructions
→ Chapter. |
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Observe rules for cleanliness
→ Chapter. |
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Pull off fuel supply line -1-.
Separate plug-in connectors
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The fuel system is pressurised.Risk of injury due to fuel which may
spurt out.Wear eye protection.Wear protective gloves.Release pressure:
place clean cloth around connection and carefully open connection.
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Collect escaping fuel with a cleaning cloth. |
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Connect fuel extractor -VAS 5190- with adapter for fuel
extractor -VAS 5190 /3- to fuel supply line. |
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Secure earth wire of fuel extractor to a bare metal part of
the body. |
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Remove right rear seat
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72. |
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Partially detach cover -1- in
floor covering at parting line -arrow-. |
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Do not detach cover completely from floor covering in order
to ensure it is reinstalled in the correct installation
position. |
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Detach it just enough that the cover can be folded upwards. |
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Fold up cover in -direction of arrow-. |
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Remove rear bench seat
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72. |
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| Continuation for all vehicles: |
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Unclip cover -1- for flange at
retaining tabs -arrows-, using
removal wedge -3409-. |
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Unclip sealing grommet -1-
downwards from cover -2-. |
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Push cover -2- back along
wiring harness -3-. |
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Release and pull off connector -arrow-. |
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Connect test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565- to
connector and fuel delivery unit. |
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Connect remote control -V.A.G 1348/3A- to test instrument
adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565- and to battery positive (+). |
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| This step serves only to have the fuel pump running when the
engine is stopped. |
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Open tank flap unit -2-. |
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Clean area around fuel filler neck. |
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Unscrew cap -1- for fuel filler
neck. |
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Operate remote control -V.A.G 1348/3A- and shut-off tap on
fuel extractor -VAS 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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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge -3409-
Remote control -V.A.G 1348/3A-
Test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -V ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Fuel extractor -VAS 5190-
Fu ...
Other materials:
Trade names and designations
Refrigerant R134a is currently available under the following
trade designations:
H-FKW 134a
SUVA 134a
KLEA 134a
Note
Other trade designations ...
2-pack VHS hardeners and 2-pack VHS Performance hardeners
Designation:
2-pack VHS hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5-
2-pack VHS hardener, fast-drying -LHA 009 050 A2-
2-pack VHS hardener, slow-drying -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009
052 A3-
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Wiring harness repair set -VAS 1978
Wiring harness repair set -VAS 1978- allows optimal repair
quality to be achieved in the area of vehicle electrics. Using
the tools, repairs to connectors and wiring open circuits can be
carried out. To do this, complete repair wire sections with
contact ...
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