Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Emptying fuel tank with fuel pump intact, engine code CWVA

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Emptying fuel tank with fuel pump intact, engine code CWVA

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removal wedge -3409-

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-

Note

To extract E 85 fuel, use only fuel extractor -VAS 5190 A-!

Auxiliary measuring set -V.A.G 1594C-

Note

Emptying fuel tank with fuel pump intact, engine code CWVA

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.

Note

Separate plug-in connectors → Chapter.

–	Observe safety instructions → Chapter.

–	Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.

Emptying fuel tank with fuel pump intact, engine code CWVA

–	Pull off fuel supply line -1-. Separate plug-in connectors → Chapter.

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.

–	Collect escaping fuel with a cleaning cloth.

Emptying fuel tank with fuel pump intact, engine code CWVA

–	Connect fuel extractor -VAS 5190- with adapter for fuel extractor -VAS 5190 /3- to fuel supply line.

–	Secure earth wire of fuel extractor to a bare metal part of the body.

Golf SV:

–	Remove right rear seat → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72.

Emptying fuel tank with fuel pump intact, engine code CWVA

–	Partially detach cover -1- in floor covering at parting line -arrow-.

–	Do not detach cover completely from floor covering in order to ensure it is reinstalled in the correct installation position.

–	Detach it just enough that the cover can be folded upwards.

–	Fold up cover in -direction of arrow-.

Golf and Golf Estate:

–	Remove rear bench seat → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72.

Emptying fuel tank with fuel pump intact, engine code CWVA

Continuation for all vehicles:

–	Unclip cover -1- for flange at retaining tabs -arrows-, using removal wedge -3409-.

Emptying fuel tank with fuel pump intact, engine code CWVA

–	Unclip sealing grommet -1- downwards from cover -2-.

–	Push cover -2- back along wiring harness -3-.

Emptying fuel tank with fuel pump intact, engine code CWVA

–	Release and pull off connector -arrow-.

Emptying fuel tank with fuel pump intact, engine code CWVA

–	Connect test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565- to connector and fuel delivery unit.

–	Connect remote control -V.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.

Emptying fuel tank with fuel pump intact, engine code CWVA

–	Open tank flap unit -2-.

–	Clean area around fuel filler neck.

–	Unscrew cap -1- for fuel filler neck.

–	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«.

Emptying fuel tank with fuel pump intact, engine code CWVA

Emptying fuel tank when fuel pump is intact

Special tools and workshop equipment required Removal wedge -3409- Remote control -V.A.G 1348/3A- Test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -V ...

Emptying fuel tank if it is more than 3/4 full

Special tools and workshop equipment required Fuel extractor -VAS 5190- Fu ...

Other materials:

Fuses in the vehicle
Fig. 228 Fuse box cover in the dash panel: A: left-hand drive vehicle, to the left-hand side of the steering wheel B: right-hand drive vehicle, on the driver side Fig. 229 In the engine compartment: cover ① of fuse box with plastic pliers ② First read and observe the introductory infor ...

Wiring harness repair set -VAS 1978A-
The new wiring harness repair set -VAS 1978A- allows optimal repair quality to be achieved in the area of vehicle electrics. Using the new pliers, repairs to connectors and wiring open circuits can be carried out. To do this, complete repair wire section ...

Auto Hold function
Fig. 146 In lower part of centre console: button for Auto Hold First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The indicator lamp in the button (arrow) lights up when the function is switched on. When switched on, the Auto Hold function automatical ...