Draining Procedure
Caution: Do not drain the fuel into an open container. Never store the fuel in
an open container due to the possibility of a fire or an explosion.
Notice: Do not drain fuel through the fuel tank filler pipe in order to prevent
damage to the fuel tank filler pipe check-ball.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing
any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to
the vehicle or its components.
- Loosen the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the fuel tank vent hose restraints.
- Clean the fuel tank vent hose connection and the surrounding area
before disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose in order to avoid possible contamination
of the fuel system.
- Loosen the fuel tank vent hose hose clamp.
- Wrap a shop towel around the fuel tank vent hose and slowly remove
the fuel tank vent hose from the fuel tank vent pipe.
- Use a hand operated fuel pump device in order to drain the fuel
through the fuel tank vent pipe.
- Reconnect the fuel vent hose and the fuel tank vent hose hose
clamp.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Tighten the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.