Fuel Tank Draining

Special Tools

J 36850 Transjel Lubricant. See Special Tools .
J 42960-2 Fuel Flapper Door Holder. See Special Tools .
J 45004 Fuel Drain Hose. See Special Tools .

WARNING: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .

WARNING: Never drain or store fuel in an open container. Always use an approved fuel storage container in order to reduce the chance of fire or explosion.

WARNING: Place a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby before performing any on-vehicle service procedures. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Drain the fuel tank with a hose which has a 13 mm (0.5 in) or smaller diameter in order to prevent the drain hose from getting stuck inside the fuel tank filler neck pipe check valve. Damage to the check valve may result.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Cap

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the fuel fill cap (1)

Fig 2: Draining Fuel Tank

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Install the J 42960-2 into the fuel fill pipe in order to hold the door open. See Special Tools .

NOTE: Lubricate the fuel drain hose with J 36850 or equivalent to aid in hose insertion and removal. See Special Tools . Do not use an unapproved lubricant.

Insert the J 45004 into the fuel tank until the hose reaches the bottom of the fuel tank. See Special Tools .
Use an air operated pump device in order to drain the fuel into an approved gasoline container.
Simultaneously twist and pull in order to remove the J 45004 from the fuel tank. See Special Tools .