Fuel Tank Draining: Drain

How to use this manual .

NOTICE: 

Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions  before doing the procedure.

1. Fuel Tank - Drain

   Preconditions 

   • Fuel Pressure Relieved - Refer to: Fuel Pressure Test(2.0L Engine)  or Fuel Pressure Test(3.0L Engine)  or Fuel Pressure Relieving 
   • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnected
   • Access Panel Removed (Driver's Side)

   Figure 1 

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   Procedure 

   1. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (a) . (Figure 1)

   NOTICE: 

   Place a rag or shop towel (b) over the quick-connect fitting.

   Figure 2 

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   2. Using a T-fitting (c) and suitable hoses, connect a vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 inHg, to the fuel tank unit port (d). (Figure 2)3. Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure .

   4. Attach another suitable hose to the T-fitting and place the other end of the hose to a suitable gasoline container (e), then reconnect the connectors (f). (Figure 2)5. Apply constant vacuum pressure to drain the fuel out of the fuel tank.

   NOTICE: 

   • To avoid damaging the fuel tank unit, do not apply vacuum of more than 25 inHg (85 kPa).
   • If you are removing the fuel tank unit, drain the fuel until the fuel tank is at or below 3/4.
   • If you are removing the fuel tank, drain the fuel until the fuel tank is empty as necessary.