Procedures

FUEL TANK DRAINING

Special Tool(s)

Special Tool(s):

WARNING:
- Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the fuel system pressure.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Release the fuel tank filler cap and position it aside.
5. Insert a suitable fuel drain tube into the fuel tank filler pipe until it enters the fuel tank.







6. Attach the fuel storage tanker to the fuel drain tube and drain as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank.

All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles
7. Remove the rear seats.
8. Remove the 4 bolts and the fuel level sensor access cover.







9. NOTE: Clean the fuel level sensor connection, flange surface and the immediate surrounding area of any dirt or foreign material.

Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector.







10. NOTE: Place absorbant pads in the general work area in case of fuel spillage.

Release the lock tab, and using a suitable tool, rotate the fuel level sensor counterclockwise approximately 1/4 turn, lift and position aside.







11. Using the special tool and a suitable fuel drain tube, drain the remaining fuel through the fuel level sensor aperture.