Conventional Procedure

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WARNING:

The fuel system is under constant high pressure even with engine off. Until the fuel pressure has been properly released from the system, do not attempt to open the fuel system. Do not smoke or use open flames/sparks when servicing the fuel system. Wear protective clothing and eye protection. Make sure the area in which the vehicle is being serviced is in a well ventilated area and free of flames/sparks. Failure to comply may result in serious or fatal injury.

WARNING:

No sparks, open flames or smoking. Risk of poisoning from inhaling and swallowing fuel. Pour fuel only into appropriately marked OSHA approved containers. Wear protective clothing. Risk of injury to eyes and skin from contact with fuel.

Fig 1: Quick Connect Fittings

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Due to a one-way check valve installed into the fuel fill fitting at the tank, the tank cannot be drained at the fuel fill cap.

Disconnect the fuel supply line at the quick-connect fitting (2) at the fuel filter housing. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT .
Install the appropriate Fuel Line Adapters / Fitting from the (special tool #8978A, Decay Tool, Fuel). Route the opposite end of this hose to an diesel fuel draining station.
NOTE:
Activation of the fuel pump module may time out and need to be restarted several times to completely drain the fuel tank.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, activate the fuel pump module until the fuel tank has been evacuated.