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General Procedures: Draining

SPECIAL TOOL SPECIFICATIONS

G03986142
Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent
G04002750
Fuel Tank Drain Hose 310-F013
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.
  1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
  3. Insert the special tool into the filler neck.
    Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool Into Filler Neck
    G04002751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Insert the chamfered end of the special tool into the filler neck through the guide tube. Insert the hose until the stop contacts the guide tube. If the stop does not contact the guide tube, remove the hose and repeat the procedure.
    Fig 2: Inserting Chamfered End Of Special Tool Into Filler Neck
    G03976132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Attach the fuel storage tanker to the special tool and remove the fuel.
  6. Remove the special tool.