Procedures

Fuel Tank Draining

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
For additional information, refer to Petrol and Petrol-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions Petrol and Petrol-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions
For additional information, refer to Fuel System Pressure Release - 5.0L NA V8 - AJ133/5.0L SC V8 - AJ133 Service and Repair

CAUTION: The correct measurement must be used to remove the fuel tank drain port top. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
1 Using a suitable tool, remove the top of the fuel tank drain port.

NOTE:
A fuel vacuum drain unit must be attached to the special tool to achieve full fuel tank drain.
2 Using the special tool, drain the right-hand side of the fuel tank.
Special Service Tool

Adapter, Fuel drain, 310-154

3 Remove the special tool.

CAUTION: Make sure the new fuel tank drain port sealing cap is correctly installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE:
An audible click can be heard when the fuel tank draining port sealing cap is correctly installed.

CAUTION: The correct measurement must be used to remove the fuel tank drain port top. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
4 Using a suitable tool, remove the top of the fuel tank drain port.

NOTE:
A fuel vacuum drain unit must be attached to the special tool to achieve full fuel tank drain.
5 Using the special tool, drain the left-hand side of the fuel tank.
Special Service Tool

Adapter, Fuel drain, 310-154

6 Remove the special tool.