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Fuel Tank Draining

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

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292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM

Activation 

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect And Connect .
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting
  3. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Health And Safety Precautions within service information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

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    NOTE: Only use the specified general equipment.
    NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

    Loosen the clamp and disconnect the hose. Position the hose aside.

    Torque: 4 Nm

    : 4 Nm

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  5. NOTE: Make sure the open end of the hose is secured above the fluid level in the reservoir.
    NOTE: Use suitable paper to absorb any escaping fluid.

    Insert the hose from the fuel storage tanker and siphon the fuel through the hose. Use Special Service Tool: 292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM.

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  6. NOTE: Make sure that the clamp is installed to the same orientation as when removed.

    Torque: 4 Nm

    : 4 Nm

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