Fuel Siphoning Procedure Not Using Fuel Pump
- Perform the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure" referring to the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION ).
- Perform the following procedure (1) to (3) if the fuel gauge value is 3/4 or more. If the fuel gauge value is 3/4 or less, go to Step 3.CAUTION:
- If an excessive length of hose is inserted into the fuel-filler pipe, the hose will push the non-return valve and the hose may enter the fuel tank. If the hose enters the fuel tank, the hose may get stuck on the non-return valve when the hose is pulled and the non-return valve could be damaged. Do not insert the hose more than the specified length.
- When removing the hose from the fuel-filler opening, use a rag to prevent fuel spatter.
NOTE:- Cut the tip of the hose diagonally so that it can be inserted into the fuel-filler pipe smoothly.
- When inserting the hose into the fuel-filler pipe, the hose may get stuck. In such cases, rotate the hose so that the hose can be inserted easily.
- The pump siphons all the fuel that leaked out of the non-return valve and was trapped in the joint hose, then it suctions the air. After siphoning the fuel, wait several seconds until the air is suctioned out, then resume siphoning.
- Cut the tip of the hose diagonally and place a mark at the position of the specified hose insertion length.
Hose insertion length (specified value)
1120 mm
Hose type (reference)
Oil-resistant plastic hose of 10 mm outer diam. x 6 mm inner diam. or equivalent
- Insert the hose from the fuel-filler opening by rotating it to the marked position.
- Using a pump, siphon the fuel until the fuel gauge value reaches 3/4 or less.
- Remove the fuel gauge sender unit. (See FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD] ). (See FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD] ).
- Remove the fuel gauge sender unit (sub). (AWD)
- Drain the fuel.
- Remove the hose using a rag.