Fuel Tank Draining
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| 292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM | |
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Draining
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
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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.
- 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.
- Remove the retainers and the LH shield.
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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)
- Insert the hose from the Fuel Tanker and siphon the fuel through the fuel tank inlet spout.