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Fuel Tank Draining Procedure (5.3L (L59) Engine)

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CAUTION: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Loosen the fuel fill cap in order to relieve the fuel tank vapor pressure.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Loosen the fuel tank fill pipe clamp (3) at the fuel tank.
    4. Fig 1: Vent Hose Clamp, Fuel Tank Ground Wire Bolt & Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Clamp
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  4. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.
  5. Remove the flame arrester screen from the tank opening.
  6. Insert a hose into the fuel tank opening.
  7. Using a hand or air operated pumping device, drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.
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