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Fuel Tank Draining: Draining

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WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or 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, resulting in possible personal injury.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Disconnect the fuel vent tube.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Vent Tube
    G03889760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the rear vapor valve from the fuel tank.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Vapor Valve From Fuel Tank
    G03889761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Insert the hose from the storage tank and remove the fuel.
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