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Fuel Tank Draining

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    Fig 1: Fuel Fill Hose
    GM1852195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Loosen the fuel fill cap in order to relieve the fuel tank vapor pressure.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (1).
  4. Remove the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
  5. Remove the flame arrester screen from the tank opening, if required.
  6. Insert the hose from the pump devise into the fuel tank.
  7. Using a hand or air operated pump device, drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.