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Fuel Tank, Draining: Notes

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

Emptying a Fuel Tank More Than 3 /4 Full. Refer to EMPTYING A FUEL TANK MORE THAN 3/4 FULL .

Procedure

-- Observe the safety instructions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Move the front seats all the way forward.

-- Release and open the fuel filler door.

Fig 1: Identifying Cap -2-
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-- Remove the cap -2- for the fuel filler -1-.

NOTE:

Ignore -3-.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

  • Follow the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Disconnect the ground cable from the battery terminal. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

WARNING:

There is a risk of explosion due to electrostatic charge.

  • Secure the ground wire of the :VAS5190A  to a bare area on the body.