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Draining the fuel tank

Draining the fuel tank

Warning

Emptying the fuel tank involves partial dismantling of the car's fuel system. The following points must therefore be observed in connection with this work:

• Have a class BE fire extinguisher on hand! Be aware of the risk of sparks, i.e. in connection with electric circuits, short-circuiting, etc.

• Absolutely No Smoking!

• Ensure good ventilation! If there is approved ventilation for evacuating fuel fumes then this must be used.

• Wear protective gloves! Prolonged exposure of the hands to fuel can cause irritation to the skin.

• Wear protective goggles.


Important

Be very thorough in terms of cleanliness when working in the fuel system. Malfunctions can also occur due to very small dirt particles. Prevent dirt from entering the fuel system by cleaning the hoses and plugging the pipes and lines upon removal. Store the components so that contaminants cannot enter.


Important

Take care so that the non-return valve in the fuel tank is not damaged when the suction hose of the draining unit is inserted and removed.



The fuel tank does not have a plug in the bottom. For work on the fuel system that requires the fuel tank to be emptied, empty the fuel tank through the fuel filler pipe using a drain pump.

Before emptying the tank, read the instructions provided with the drain pump carefully.