Alternative Procedure
NOTE:
If the electric fuel pump is not operating, the fuel tank must be removed and drained through the fuel pump module opening of the fuel tank.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to TANK, FUEL, REMOVAL or TANK, FUEL, REMOVAL .
- Remove the fuel pump module. Refer to MODULE, FUEL PUMP, REMOVAL or MODULE, FUEL PUMP, REMOVAL .
- Position a 3/8" hose into the fuel pump module opening of the fuel tank.
- Attach the opposite end of this hose to an OSHA approved fuel storage tank such as the JohnDow Gas Caddy 320-FC-P30-A or equivalent.
- Using the gas caddy, evacuate the fuel tank.