Fuel Tank Draining: Draining

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

If equipped, turn the air suspension switch OFF.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Filler Pipe From Fuel Tank
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Follow the operating instructions of the equipment manufacturer.

Fig 2: Pumping Fuel From Fuel Tank Opening Into Fuel Storage Tank

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, pump the fuel from the fuel tank opening into the fuel storage tank.