Fuel Tank Draining

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

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Draining 

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1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this information, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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

2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

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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: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

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5. NOTE: Use suitable paper to absorb any escaping fluid.
   NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe. Carefully drain into a suitable container.

   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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