Using removal wedge -3409-, special wrench -T10202- and fuel extractor -VAS 5190A- for E85, this page covers emptying a less-than-three-quarters-full tank on 4MOTION Volkswagen Golf Mk7 models.
| Special tools and workshop equipment required |
| Fuel extractor -VAS 5190A- (for E 85 fuel) |
| Fuel extractor -VAS 5190- (not shown) |
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Observe safety precautions
→ Chapter. |
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Observe rules for cleanliness
→ Chapter. |
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Move front seats to foremost position. |
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Remove bench seat
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72. |
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Disconnect earth wire from battery terminal
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.27. |
| Extract fuel from both chambers of fuel tank using fuel
extractor -VAS 5190A- or fuel extractor -VAS 5190-. |
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Unclip cover -1- for left and
right flange from retaining tabs -arrows-
using removal wedge -3409-. |
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Unclip right sealing grommet -1-
downwards from cover -2-. |
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Push cover -2- back along
wiring harness -3-. |
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Push tab -2- upwards in
-direction of arrow A-. |
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To do this, reach in with your finger between floor panel
and fuel tank. |
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At the same time, carefully pull fuel pump control unit
-J538--1- out of mounting
-in direction of arrow B- by
grasping hold of wiring harness -3-. |
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Guide fuel pump control unit -J538- out towards interior
between fuel tank and floor panel. |
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Place fuel pump control unit -J538- together with wiring
harness to one side. |
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Disconnect connectors -1 and 2-
as well as fuel line -3- from
flange. |
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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If fitted, remove fuel line -2-
leading to metering pump -V54- for auxiliary heater from sealing
flange. |
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To do this, loosen lower hose clip. |
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Open locking ring using wrench -T10202-. |
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Carefully lift flange of fuel delivery unit
-3-. |
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Remove gasket -1- and carefully
lift up the flange of the fuel delivery unit slightly more. |
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Secure earth wire of fuel extractor to a bare metal part of
the body. |
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Disconnect left connector -arrow-.
Lay cover -1- with wiring harness
to one side. |
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Open locking ring using wrench -T10202-. |
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Insert extraction hose of fuel extractor -VAS 5190A- or fuel
extractor -VAS 5190- as far as possible into fuel tank. |
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Using fuel extractor, extract fuel from both chambers. |
| If the fuel tank needs only to be emptied, reinstall fuel
delivery unit
→ Chapter. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - fuel delivery unit and fuel gauge
sender“ |
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Questions & answers
Emptying fuel tank less than 3/4 full, vehicles with four-wheel drive — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I empty a Golf Mk7 4MOTION fuel tank?
Use the fuel pump diagnostic method. The 4WD layout means different line routing when collecting fuel.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge -3409-
Wrench -T10202-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
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Emptying fuel tank with fuel tank more than 3/4
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