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Fuel Tank Draining Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the fuel fill cap.
    CAUTION: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Use a hand or air operated pumping device in order to drain as much fuel out of the tank, through the fuel fill pipe as possible.
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