Fuel Tank Draining
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| 292-00004Fuel Tanker 100 GPM | |
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Activation
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
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WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to health and safety warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to:Fuel System Pressure Release .
- NOTE: Only use the specified general equipment.NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fulid.
Loosen the clamp and disconnect the hose. Position the hose aside.
Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)
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NOTE: Make sure the open end of the hose is secured above the fluid level in the reservoir.NOTE: Use suitable paper to absorb any escaping fluid.
Insert the hose from the fuel storage tanker and siphon the fuel through the hose. Use Special Service Tool: 292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM.
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NOTE: Make sure that the clamp is installed to the same orientation as when removed.
Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)