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Alternative Procedure

WARNING: No sparks, open flames or smoking. Risk of poisoning from inhaling and swallowing fuel. Pour fuel only into appropriately marked OSHA approved containers. Wear protective clothing. Risk of injury to eyes and skin from contact with fuel.
CAUTION: If the electric fuel pump module is not operating or the fuel level sending unit is not operating and the fuel level cannot be determined, the fuel tank must be removed prior to draining. If the fuel level is above 5/8 of a tank and the fuel pump module lock-ring is removed, fuel will spill into the interior of the vehicle
  1. Verify the fuel level is above 5/8 of a tank.
  2. Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - DIESEL .
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  4. Remove the fuel tank. See REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the fuel pump module. See REMOVAL .
  6. Position one end of a 3/8 inch hose into the left side of the fuel tank.
  7. Attach the opposite end of hose to the Fuel Chief Gas Caddy 320-FC-P30-A or an OSHA approved gas caddy.
  8. Using the Fuel Chief Gas Caddy 320-FC-P30-A or an OSHA approved gas caddy, evacuate the left side of the fuel tank.
  9. Remove the auxiliary fuel pump module. See REMOVAL .
  10. Position one end of a 3/8 inch hose into the right side of the fuel tank.
  11. Attach the opposite end of hose to the Fuel Chief Gas Caddy 320-FC-P30-A or an OSHA approved gas caddy.
  12. Using the Fuel Chief Gas Caddy 320-FC-P30-A or an OSHA approved gas caddy, evacuate the right side of the fuel tank.
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