Fuel Tank Draining Method 1
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the retaining hose clamp (1) from the fuel filler hose (2).
- Remove the retaining hose clamp (3) from the fuel filler hose (2).
- Remove the fuel filler hose (2) from the vehicle.
- Install the J-42960-2 fuel flapper door holder (2) to the fuel tank fuel filler pipe (1).
- Insert the J-45004 fuel tank drain hose (3) through the J-42960-2 fuel flapper door holder (2) until the J-45004 fuel tank drain hose (3) reaches the bottom of the tank.
- Use a commercially available pump to drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
WARNING:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
WARNING:
To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death, always use the jackstands to support the vehicle when lifting the vehicle with a jack.
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .
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.
NOTE:
Up to approximately 36 litres (8 gallons) of residual fuel may remain in the secondary side of the fuel tank.
NOTE:
The J-42960-2 fuel flapper door holder (2) is used to keep the roll over anti spill valve open.