Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Emptying fuel tank when fuel pump is intact
| 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- |
 Note
| 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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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
→ 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.
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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 -1-
on sealing flange. |
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Connect test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565- to
fuel delivery unit -1-. |
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Connect remote control -V.A.G 1348/3A- to adapter -VAS 5565-
and to battery positive terminal in engine compartment. |
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Connect connection -5- (yellow)
of test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565- to battery
negative terminal using suitable workshop equipment
-3-. |
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Also use auxiliary measuring set -V.A.G 1594C- for this
purpose. |
Note
| 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
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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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 ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing selector mechanism without selector lever cable,
manufacturer ZF
Brief description
In the interior, the centre console must be removed.
The heat shield beneath the vehicle must be removed.
Removing
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Remove selector lever handle
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Stowage
Fig. 216 In the luggage compartment: variable
luggage compartment floor folded up
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe vehicle toolkit, spare wheel, temporary spare wheel
or breakdown set may be located in various places in the vehicle, e.g. in the side ...
Removing and installing memory block
Removing
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Move front seat to rearmost and highest position.
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Release backrest and fold it towards front. At the same time
move front seat to foremost position.
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