Fuel Tank Draining

SPECIAL TOOLS

Fuel Storage Tanker
164-R3202 or equivalent

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

NOTE: The supplemental refueling adapter is located in the luggage compartment.

Fig 1: Locating Supplemental Refueling Adapter And Semi-Rigid Fuel Drain Tube

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the supplemental refueling adapter and a length of semi-rigid fuel drain tube into the Easy Fuel^TM (capless) fuel tank filler pipe.
Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the fuel drain tube and drain as much fuel as possible from the Easy Fuel^TM (capless) fuel tank filler pipe, lowering the fuel level below the fuel tank inlet spout.

NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe. Carefully drain into a suitable container.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Hose Clamp

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Release the clamp and position the fuel tank filler pipe hose aside.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
Secure the fuel tank filler pipe hose above the fuel level.

Fig 3: Securing Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Hose
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Insert the fuel drain tube into the fuel tank filler pipe hose, attach the Fuel Storage Tanker and drain as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank.