Suction the fuel tank
NOTE:
DANGER
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
- All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
- For additional information see:
- For additional information see:
Preliminary work
- Refer to VENTILATE THE FUEL TANK .
WARNING:
Contact with hazardous fluids.
Hazardous to health!
Hazardous to health!
- Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
- Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.
WARNING:
Working on fuel system.
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!
- When working on the fuel system, make sure the workstation has sufficient ventilation, e.g., by means of extraction.
- Tightly seal off open lines and connections; collect any leakage fuel directly at the point of exit.
- No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.
- Open gas cap.
- Insert special tool 0 495 588 (16 1 080)
into fuel filler neck.
Special tool 0 495 588 (16 1 080) has two different diameters: for gasoline and for diesel fuel.
- Slide suction hose (1) of the extractor unit through special tool 0 495 588 (16 1 080)
and into the fuel filler pipe. If necessary, slightly turn the suction hose.
For the extractor unit: refer to applicable BMW workshop equipment.
The insertion length of the suction hose is 125 cm.
- Draw off fuel with the extractor unit as far as possible.
