Fuel Tank Draining Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in Cautions and Notices.

CAUTION: Refer to the Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pipe/Hose Components

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Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (1).
Disconnect the fuel fill hose (2) from the fuel tank.
Use a hand or air operated pump device in order to drain as much fuel from the fuel tank as possible.