Fuel Tank Draining - Midship Fuel Tank

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Identifying Special Service Tool

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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, resulting in possible personal injury or property damage.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the filler pipe hose at the filler pipe hose connection. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the hose.

Fig 2: Removing Filler Pipe Hose At Filler Pipe Hose Connection
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NOTE: Follow the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer.

Fig 3: Inserting Hose From Storage Tanker

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