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

DRAINING

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

WARNING:
^ DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE VAPORS ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY IGNITE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS PRESSURIZED FOR A LONG TIME AFTER THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF. THE FUEL PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.


2. Remove the fuel pump.
3. Drain the fuel tank using 30 Gallon Fuel Storage Tank.

WARNING: WHEN DRAINING THE FUEL TANK, FOLLOW THE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.