Fuel Tank Draining

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Fuel Tank Drain Hose 310-F013
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	30 Gallon Hand-Operated Fuel Tanker 034-00002 or equivalent

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Clamp
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool and the fuel tanker, siphon the fuel from the fuel tank.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool And Fuel Tanker
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.