FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Fuel Tank Draining Procedure

1. Remove fuel cap slowly to release tank pressure.
2. With vehicle on a hoist, drain fuel from tank.
3. Position a fuel approved container, with a capacity of at least 16 gallons, under the drain plug located on the bottom left edge of the tank.

CAUTION: Use a Back-Up wrench on tank to remove drain plug.

Fuel Tank Drain Plug:




4. Remove drain plug and allow fuel to drain.

WARNING: DRAIN PLUG MUST BE INSTALLED AT THIS TIME AS THERE WILL BE 1 TO 2 GALLONS OF FUEL LEFT IN THE TANK.

5. When tank is no longer draining, install drain plug. Tighten plug to 32 in. lbs.