General Procedures - Fuel Tank Draining

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

292-00004 Fuel Transfer Tank 100 gal/min

Draining

1. 1
   Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel System Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
3. 3
   Disconnect the battery ground cable.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
4. 4
   
   
   

   NOTICE: Use only the specified general equipment.

   Loosen the clamp and disconnect the hose. Set the hose aside.
   Torque: 28 lb-in (3.2 N·m)

   

5. 5

   NOTICE: Use suitable absorbent paper to soak up escaping fluid.

   Install the fuel tank drain hose and drain the fuel through the hose.
   Use Special Service Tool: 292-00004. Fuel tanker 100 gal/min.