Procedures

Fuel Tank Draining





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.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

All vehicles

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Carefully turn the fuel tank filler cap counterclockwise approximately one-fourth turn until the thread disengages and position aside.

3. Insert a suitable semi-rigid fuel drain tube (approximately 120-in long) into the fuel tank filler pipe until it enters the fuel tank.





4. 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

5. Remove the rear seat.

6. Remove the 4 bolts and the fuel level access cover.





7. 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.





8. Release the lock tab, rotate the fuel level sensor counterclockwise approximately one-fourth turn, lift and position aside.
- Install a new fuel level sensor O-ring seal during installation.





9. Insert the Fuel Storage Tanker hose into the fuel level sensor aperture and drain the remainder of the fuel from the tank.