Fuel Tank Draining

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Special Tools

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
	100 Gallon Gasoline Hand Pump Storage Tanker	034-00007 or equivalent

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an 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 serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment 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 serious personal injury.

WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Midship fuel tank shown, aft-of-axle tank similar.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System Pressure Release - 4.6L, 5.4L and 6.8L or Fuel System Pressure Release - 6.0L Diesel .
If connected, disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
Release the fuel tank filler cap and position aside.

NOTE: The fuel tank filler pipe cap and fuel door are removed from art for clarity.

Insert a suitable fuel drain tube into the fuel tank filler pipe until it stops.

Fig 1: Inserting Suitable Fuel Drain Tube Into Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Until It Stops

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Attach the fuel storage tanker to the fuel drain tube and remove as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank filler pipe.

NOTE: Vehicle body removed from art for clarity.

Remove the fuel tank filler pipe hose at the fuel tank-to-fuel tank filler pipe hose connection. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Hose At Fuel Tank-To-Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Hose Connection

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Flex fuel midsize fuel tank

NOTE: The anti-siphon valve must be replaced after being removed.

Using an appropriate tool, remove the anti-siphon valve.
- Discard the anti-siphon valve.

Fig 3: Removing Anti-Siphon Valve Using Appropriate Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles

NOTE: Follow the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer.

Insert the hose from the storage tanker and siphon the fuel through the fuel tank filler pipe opening in the fuel tank.