FixVault

Fuel Tank Draining

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0004198
Fuel Tank Drain Hose 310-F013
GF0010733
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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe.
    • To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  4. Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Clamp
    GF0027685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool and the fuel tanker, siphon the fuel from the fuel tank.
  6. Fig 2: Siphoning Fuel From Fuel Tank Using Special Tool (310-F013) & Fuel Tanker
    GF0027686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.