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Tools Required

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J 45004  Fuel Tank Siphon Hose

IMPORTANT: Purge any residual fuel in J 45004  into an approved container prior to use.
    Fig 1: Fuel Fill Pipe Assembly
    GM1378752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .
  2. Remove the fuel fill cap.
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Loosen the fuel fill pipe clamp (2).
  5. Remove the fuel fill pipe from the fuel tank.
  6. Insert the J 45004  hose into the tank.
  7. Attach the J 45004  hose to the hose used with the hand or air operated pump devise.
  8. Using a hand or air operated pump drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.