Fuel Tank Draining: Procedure

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
Insert the hose guide into the filler neck.

Fig 1: Connecting Hose Guide Into Filler Neck
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Insert the hose until the stop contacts the guide tube. If the stop does not contact the guide tube, remove the hose and repeat the procedure.

Fig 2: Connecting Hose Into Filler Neck Through Guide Tube

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Insert the chamfered end of the hose into the filler neck through the guide tube.
Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the hose and remove the fuel.
Remove the hose and the hose guide.