2. Draining Fuel

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WARNING:

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Identifying Ground Cable From Battery
Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the fuel tank protector.
Set a container under the vehicle and remove the drain plug from fuel tank to drain fuel from fuel tank.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Tank Protector
Tighten the fuel drain plugs.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
Install the fuel tank protector.
NOTE: Use a new nut.

Tightening torque:

Nut

9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)

Bolt

17.5 N.m (1.78 kgf-m, 12.9 ft-lb)