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 component. 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 in the filler neck.

Fig 1: Inserting Hose Guide In Filler Neck
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Insert the chamfered end of the hose into the filler neck through the guide tube. 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: Inserting Chamfered End Of Hose Into Filler Neck Through Guide Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Attach the fuel storage tanker to the hose and remove the fuel.
Turn pump on to drain.
Remove the hose and hose guide.