Fuel Tank Draining - VIN Range: G45704->G99999
WARNING:
Place the vehicle in a quarantined area and arrange' No Smoking/Petrol Fumes' signs about the vehicle.
WARNING:
Before any work is carried out on the fuel system, ground the vehicle to earth and maintain the ground connection until the work is complete.
WARNING:
Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not carry or operate cellular phones when working on any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
The fuel system remains pressurized for a long time after the ignition is switched off. The fuel pressure must be relieved before attempting any repairs. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
After carrying out repairs, the fuel system must be checked visually for leaks. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
If taken internally do not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical attention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
If fuel contacts the eyes, flush the eyes with cold water or eyewash solution and seek medical attention.
WARNING:
Wash hands thoroughly after handling, as prolonged contact may cause irritation. Should irritation develop, seek medical attention.
- Release the pressure in the fuel system.
- Remove the rear seat cushion. See REAR SEAT CUSHION (76.70.37) .
- Remove the scuff plate trim panel.
- Detach and reposition the floor covering.
- Remove the floor aperture cover.
- Using a suitable tool, remove the top of the fuel tank drain port.
- Install the special tool to the right-hand side of the fuel tank.
- Using a suitable fuel vacuum drainer, remove the fuel from the right-hand side of the fuel tank.
- Remove the special tool.
- Install a new fuel tank drain port sealing cap.
- Install the floor aperture cover.
- Attach the floor covering.
- Install the scuff plate trim panel.
- Remove the scuff plate trim panel.
- Detach and reposition the floor covering.
- Remove the floor aperture cover.
- Using a suitable tool, remove the top of the fuel tank drain port.
- Install the special tool to the left-hand side of the fuel tank.
- Using a suitable fuel vacuum drainer, remove the fuel from the left-hand side of the fuel tank.
- Remove the special tool.
- Install a new fuel tank drain port sealing cap.
- Install the floor aperture cover.
- Attach the floor covering.
- Install the scuff plate trim panel.
- Install the rear seat cushion. See .
CAUTION:
The correct measurement must be used to remove the fuel tank drain port top. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
NOTE:
The fuel tank drain port is marked with DRAIN.
NOTE:
Vehicles without Diesel engine shown, vehicles with Diesel engine similar.
NOTE:
Vehicles without Diesel engine shown, vehicles with Diesel engine similar.
NOTE:
Vehicles without Diesel engine shown, vehicles with Diesel engine similar.
CAUTION:
Make sure the new fuel tank drain port sealing cap is correctly installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
NOTE:
Vehicles without Diesel engine shown, vehicles with Diesel engine similar.
CAUTION:
The correct measurement must be used to remove the fuel tank drain port top. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
NOTE:
The fuel tank drain port is marked with DRAIN.
NOTE:
Vehicles without Diesel engine shown, vehicles with Diesel engine similar.
NOTE:
Vehicles without Diesel engine shown, vehicles with Diesel engine similar.
NOTE:
Vehicles without Diesel engine shown, vehicles with Diesel engine similar.
CAUTION:
Make sure the new fuel tank drain port sealing cap is correctly installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
NOTE:
Vehicles without Diesel engine shown, vehicles with Diesel engine similar.