Fuel Tank Draining Procedure

WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS. WHEN SERVICING FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES, WEAR METHANOL RESISTANT GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION AND AVOID BREATHING FUMES. DO NOT ALLOW METHANOL/GASOLINE MIXTURES TO CONTACT SKIN. SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. NEVER SMOKE WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE.

1. Remove fuel filler cap and perform fuel system pressure release.
Fuel Pressure Release

2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.

Drain Tube Connection Location:

4. Remove drain tube rubber cap from tank unit and connect either a portable holding tank or a siphon hose to drain tube.
5. Drain fuel tank dry into holding tank or a properly labeled "gasoline" safety container.