Fuel Siphoning Procedure In Fuel-Filler Pipe
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NOTE:
- When removing the hose from the fuel-filler opening, use a rag to prevent fuel spatter.
- Cut the tip of the hose diagonally so that it can be inserted into the fuel-filler pipe smoothly.
- When inserting the hose into the fuel-filler pipe, the hose may get stuck. In such cases, rotate the hose so that the hose can be inserted easily.
- Siphon the fuel in the fuel-filler pipe.
- Cut the tip of the hose diagonally and place a mark at the position of the specified hose insertion length.
Hose insertion length (specified value)
985 mm {38.8 in}
Hose type (reference)
Oil-resistant plastic hose of 10 mm {0.39 in} outer diam. x6 mm {0.2 in} inner diam. or equivalent
- Insert the hose from the fuel-filler opening by rotating it to the marked position.
- Siphon the fuel until the fuel in the fuel-filler pipe is completely siphoned out.
- Cut the tip of the hose diagonally and place a mark at the position of the specified hose insertion length.
- Perform the fuel siphoning procedure in the joint hose. (See FUEL SIPHONING PROCEDURE IN JOINT HOSE .)