Skoda Octavia III 2013 Workshop Manual page 199

– Push the extraction hose of the fuel extraction device as far
into the fuel tank holder as necessary until the previously ap‐
plied marking -arrow- terminates with the filler neck -2-.
– Drain the fuel tank through the filler neck as much as possible.
Note
In the fuel tank there is a flap -1- on the lower end of the filler
♦
neck, which must not be damaged by the extraction hose of
the fuel extraction device . Therefore, the hose must only be
pushed in up to the previously made marking -arrow-.
If the extraction hose becomes stuck to the check valve while
♦
being pulled out, do not pull the extraction hose violently.
♦ If this is the case, remove the fuel delivery unit and hold the
check valve open by hand. Make sure that your arm does not
come in contact with fuel.
– Carefully pull out the extraction hose.
Note
When no more fuel is extracted, the tank is emptied just enough
for the sender flange to be opened without danger.
1.2.3 Emptying fuel tank when the fuel pump
is damaged when less than
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Fuel extraction device , e. g. -VAS 5190-
♦ Wrench for union nut - T30101 (3087)-
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-
Note
Safety precautions when working on the fuel supply system
♦
⇒ "2.1 Safety precautions when working on fuel supply sys‐
tem", page 2 .
Observe rules for cleanliness
♦
⇒ "3.1 Rules of cleanliness", page 7
– Removing rear seat bench ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 72 .
– Unclip cover -1- for the right closing flange with the removal
wedge - 3409- on the retaining tabs -arrows-.
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