Fuel Tank Draining
Fuel Tank Draining
Special Service Tools
WARNING:
- Place the vehicle in a well ventilated, quarantined area and arrange 'No Smoking/Petrol Fumes' signs about the vehicle.
- Do not carry or operate cellular phones when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
1. Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the rear RH seat cushion cover.
- Release the 2 clips.
3. Position the underseat sound deadner, to gain access to the fuel tank grommet.
4. Remove the rubber grommet.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Cut the sealing plug from the top of the 2 drain ports.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Connect the fuel tank drain equipment ground cable to the vehicle.
7. Remove the fuel from the tank, via the 2 drain ports, to drain the left and right sides of the fuel tank.
8. Remove the fuel drain equipment.
9. Install the drain port sealing covers.
WARNING: After the fuel tank drain is complete always fit the sealing covers over the drain ports. Failure to do so will mean that fuel vapour can escape.
10. Install the grommet.
- Connect and secure the electrical connector.
11. Position the sound deadner.
12. Install the RH rear seat cushion.
- Carefully secure the clips.
13. Refill the fuel tank.
14. Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover.