Fuel Tank Draining

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the fuel filler cap.

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Filler Cap
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the fuel filler tube at the fuel tank.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Tube
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Use the fuel storage tanker to siphon the fuel through the fuel tank opening.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Tank Opening
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