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Fuel Tank Draining

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

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292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM

Draining 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  3. NOTE: The supplemental refueling adapter is located in the luggage compartment.

    Install the supplemental refueling adapter and a length of semi-rigid fuel drain tube into the Easy Fuel™ (capless) fuel tank filler pipe.

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  4. Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the fuel drain tube and drain as much fuel as possible from the Easy Fuel™ (capless) fuel tank filler pipe, lowering the fuel level below the fuel tank inlet spout. Use Special Service Tool: 292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM.
  5. Remove the retainers and the LH shield.
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  6. NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe. Carefully drain into a suitable container.

    Release the clamp and position the fuel filler pipe hose aside.

    Torque: 36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)

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  7. Insert the hose from the Fuel Tanker and siphon the fuel through the fuel tank inlet spout.
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