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Fuel Tank Draining

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IMPORTANT: Purge any residual fuel in J 45004  into an approved container prior to use.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the fuel fill cap.
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Loosen the fuel fill pipe clamp (2).
    Fig 1: Fuel Fill Pipe Assembly
    GM1378752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the fuel fill pipe from the fuel tank.
  6. Insert the J 45004  hose into the tank.
  7. Attach the J 45004  hose to the hose used with the hand or air operated pump devise.
  8. Using a hand or air operated pump drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.