Draining Of Fuel

WARNING:

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

Release fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Filler Cap
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Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove the floor box located just behind the rear seats.
Remove access hole lid.

Fig 3: Removing Access Hole Lid
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Disconnect connector from fuel pump.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Pump
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Disconnect quick connector, and then disconnect fuel delivery hose (A). Refer to Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines .
Move clips, and then disconnect fuel return hose (B) and jet pump hose (C).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Return Hose And Jet Pump Hose
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Remove nuts which install fuel pump assembly onto fuel tank.

Fig 6: Removing Fuel Pump Assembly Nuts
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Take off fuel pump from fuel tank.

Fig 7: Removing Fuel Pump
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Drain fuel from fuel tank by using a hand pump.
WARNING: Do not use a motor pump when draining fuel.

Fig 8: Draining Fuel
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Remove service hole cover.

Fig 9: Removing Service Hole Cover
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Disconnect connector from fuel sub meter.
Disconnect fuel jet pump hose.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Fuel Jet Pump Hose
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Remove bolts which install fuel sub meter unit on fuel tank.

Fig 11: Removing Fuel Sub Meter Unit Bolts
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Remove fuel sub meter unit.

Fig 12: Removing Fuel Sub Meter Unit
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Drain fuel from there.
WARNING: Do not use a motor pump when draining fuel.

Fig 13: Draining Fuel
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