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

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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) .
Remove the fuel fill cap.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Loosen the fuel fill pipe clamp (2).
Remove the fuel fill pipe from the fuel tank.
Insert the J 45004 hose into the tank.
Attach the J 45004 hose to the hose used with the hand or air operated pump devise.
Using a hand or air operated pump drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.