Fuel Tank Draining

Remove or Disconnect:
1. Negative battery cable
- There are two batteries in diesel engine vehicles
- Have a dry chemical (class B) fire extinguisher in the work area

2. Fuel filler cap

Warning: Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container due to the possibility of personal injury from fire or explosion.

3. Fuel through the filler tube using a hand operated pump
- If a hand operated pump cannot be used to complete the draining, use a siphon at the main (not the return) fuel pipe at the fuel pump or the fuel gage sending unit

Install or Connect:
1. Any lines or hoses
2. Fuel filler cap
3. Negative battery cables