Fuel Tank Draining (G1801384): Draining

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jaguar XE and 2019 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Wait for a minimum of 1 minute after the engine has stopped before carrying out any repair to the fuel injection system.
Avoid flames, sparks or lighted substances.
Place the vehicle in a well ventilated, quarantined area and arrange ' No Smoking/Petrol Fumes' signs about the vehicle.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

NOTE:

Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
Some components shown removed for clarity.

The following step(s) applies to:

All vehicles

Refer to: DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Refer to: PETROL AND PETROL-ETHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Refer to: FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
Refer to: REAR SEAT CUSHION
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The following step(s) applies to:

Vehicles with fuel fired heater
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.

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The following step(s) applies to:

Vehicles without fuel fired heater
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Cut the top from the fuel drain port.

The following step(s) applies to:

All vehicles
NOTE: A fuel vacuum drain unit must be attached to the special tool to achieve a full fuel tank drain.

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- Special Tool(s): 310-154
- Connect the fuel tank drain equipment ground cable to the vehicle.
- Drain the fuel tank.