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 (2).
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to TANK, FUEL, REMOVAL .CAUTION:
Do not allow the float arm of the fuel pump module to come in contact with any part of the fuel tank during removal or installation, damage to the float arm and fuel level sending card may result.
- Disconnect the fuel pump module electrical connector (1).
- Remove the fuel pump module (2). Refer to 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.