DRAINING FUEL (w/THROUGH FUEL FILLER HOSE)

(THROUGH THE FUEL FILLER HOSE) 

1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Lift up the vehicle.
3. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe . Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler .
4. Open the fuel filler lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
5. Drain the fuel from the fuel filler pipe through the fill opening using the gasoline proof pump and the gasoline proof hose (010 or less).
6. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler pipe assembly.
   CAUTION:

   • Be careful not to spill fuel.
   • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
   Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filler And Evaporation Hose

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7. Set a container under the vehicle and insert a gasoline proof hose of 10 mm dia. or less into the fuel filler hose to drain the fuel.
   CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.