Draining Fuel

WARNING: Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Drain fuel from fuel tank.
Set a container under the vehicle and remove the fuel drain plug from the fuel tank.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Drain Plug
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Tighten the fuel drain plugs.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)