Fuel Tank Draining

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

	Fuel Drain Hose 310-102
	Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent
	Fuel Sender Wrench 310-069

WARNING: Do not smoke or 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 may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

Lower the windows and remove the hard top or lower the convertible top.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE in this article.
Insert the special tool into the fuel tank filler pipe until it reaches the fuel tank spout.

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool (310-102) Into Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
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NOTE: This step will drain approximately 1/8 of the tank of fuel and the fuel tank filler pipe when the fuel tank is full.

Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the Fuel Drain Hose and partially drain the fuel tank and any residual fuel remaining in the fuel tank filler pipe.

NOTE: Right side shown, left side similar.

Remove the rear trim panel.
1. Pull out on the inboard edge to release the retainers and remove the speaker grille.
2. Pull out to release the retaining clips and remove the rear trim panel.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Rear Trim Panel
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Position the rear carpeting or insulation covering the fuel pump (FP) module and the fuel transfer pump access covers aside.

Fig 3: Positioning Rear Carpeting Or Insulation Covering Fuel Pump (FP) Module
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Remove the FP module and the fuel transfer pump access covers.

Fig 4: Removing FP Module And Fuel Transfer Pump Access Covers
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel transfer pump.

Fig 5: Locating Electrical Connector At Fuel Transfer Pump Module
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Loosen the right fuel tank support strap approximately one inch.

Fig 6: Loosening Right Fuel Tank Support Strap With Torque Specification
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Loosen the left fuel tank support strap approximately one inch.

Fig 7: Loosening Left Fuel Tank Support Strap With Torque Specification
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Using the special tool, remove the fuel transfer pump lock ring.

Fig 8: Removing Fuel Transfer Pump Lock Ring Using Special Tool
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Using the special tool and the fuel storage tanker, drain the fuel from the LH side of the fuel tank.

Fig 9: Draining Fuel From LH Side Of Fuel Tank Using Special Tool And Fuel Storage Tanker
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Disconnect the electrical connector on the fuel delivery module.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Electrical Connector On Fuel Delivery Module
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Using the special tool, remove the fuel delivery module lock ring.

Fig 11: Removing Fuel Delivery Module Lock Ring Using Special Tool
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Using the special tool and the fuel storage tanker, drain the fuel from the RH side of the fuel tank.

Fig 12: Draining Fuel From RH Side Of Fuel Tank
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