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Fuel Tank Draining Procedure

Fuel Tank Draining:






WARNING: Never drain or store fuel in an open container due to the possibility of fire or explosion.

CAUTION: Do Not attempt to drain fuel through filler neck, as damage to the filler neck check-ball may occur.


1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Loosen fuel filler cap.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) pipe from restraints.
5. Clean fuel filler EVAP hose connection and surrounding area before disconnecting to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
6. Loosen fuel filler EVAP hose clamp.
7. Wrap a shop towel around fuel filler EVAP hose and slowly remove fuel filler EVAP hose from fuel tank EVAP pipe.
8. Use a hand operated fuel pump device to drain fuel through the EVAP pipe.
9. Reconnect fuel filler EVAP hose and clamp.
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Tighten fuel filler cap.
12. Negative battery cable.