GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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: Drain the fuel from the complete system, including injector nozzle(s), the fuel pump, all fuel pipes, and the fuel tank if a vehicle is to be stored for any appreciable length of time. Draining the fuel will prevent the formations of fuel system deposits.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable in case an accidental attempt is made to start the engine. Refer to Battery.

  2. Object Number: 180188  Size: SH
  3. Loosen the fuel tank filler pipe cap.

  4. Object Number: 20975  Size: SH
  5. Use a hand operated fuel pump device in order to drain the fuel through the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank (1).

  6. Object Number: 180188  Size: SH
  7. Tighten the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable .