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Draining Fuel

WARNING:
  • Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
  • Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  4. Lift-up the vehicle.
  5. Set a container under the vehicle, and remove drain plug from the fuel tank to drain fuel.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Filler Cap
    G04997436
  6. Tighten the fuel drain plug.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Drain Plug
    G04997436