Draining Fuel

WARNING:

Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.

Set vehicle on the lift.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove front right side fuel tank cover.

Fig 2: Removing Front Right Side Fuel Tank Cover
Drain fuel from fuel tank.
Set a container under the vehicle and remove drain plug from fuel tank.

Fig 3: Draining Fuel From Fuel Tank
Tighten fuel drain plug and install front right side tank cover.
1. Tightening torque: 26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
Fig 4: Tightening Fuel Drain Plug
1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
Fig 5: Installing Front Right Side Tank Cover
Lower the vehicle.
Remove sub service hole cover.

Fig 6: Removing Sub Service Hole Cover
Disconnect connector from fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Sub Level Sensor
Disconnect fuel jet pump hose.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Fuel Jet Pump Hose
Remove fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 9: Removing Fuel Sub Level Sensor
Drain fuel from fuel tank by using hand pump.
WARNING: Do not use a motor pump when draining fuel.
After draining fuel, reinstall fuel sub level sensor.
Tightening torque:
1. T: 4.4 N.m (0.45 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
Fig 10: Reinstalling Fuel Sub Level Sensor

NOTE: If you have not removed fuel tank yet, proceed with the procedure below for installation.
1. Connect fuel jet pump hose.
  
  Fig 11: Connecting Fuel Jet Pump Hose
2. Connect connector from fuel sub level sensor.
  
  Fig 12: Connecting Connector From Fuel Sub Level Sensor
3. Install sub service hole cover.
  
  Fig 13: Installing Sub Service Hole Cover
4. Set rear seat and floor mat.