Fuel Tank Draining
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IMPORTANT:
Purge any residual fuel in J 45004
into an approved container prior to use.
- 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.
- Remove the fuel fill cap.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Loosen the fuel fill pipe clamp (2).
- Remove the fuel fill pipe from the fuel tank.
- Insert the J 45004 hose into the tank.
- Attach the J 45004 hose to the hose used with the hand or air operated pump devise.
- Using a hand or air operated pump drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.