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Fuel Tank Draining

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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0004198
Fuel Tank Drain Hose 310-F013
GF0004199
100 Gallon Gasoline Hand Pump Storage Tanker 034-00007 or equivalent
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or have open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System Pressure Release  in this article.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  4. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  5. Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
    GF0004200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Follow the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer.
  6. Attach the fuel draining hose to the storage tanker and insert the hose through the disconnected filler pipe hose. Pump the fuel into the fuel storage tank.
  7. Fig 2: Locating Fuel Draining Hose
    GF0004201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.