Draining Fuel

WARNING:

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

Set vehicle on the lift.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove front right side fuel tank cover.

Fig 2: Removing Front Right Side Fuel Tank Cover
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Drain fuel from fuel tank.
Set a container under the vehicle and remove drain plug from fuel tank.

Fig 3: Removing Fuel Drain Plug
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Tighten fuel drain plug and install front right side tank cover.
1. Tightening torque: 26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
Fig 4: Tightening Fuel Drain Plug
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1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 5: Tightening Front Right Side Fuel Tank Cover Bolts
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2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Remove sub service hole cover.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Sub Service Hole Cover
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4. Disconnect connector from fuel sub level sensor.
  
  Fig 7: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Sub Level Sensor
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5. Disconnect fuel jet pump hose.
  
  Fig 8: Disconnecting Fuel Jet Pump Hose
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6. Remove fuel sub level sensor.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Fuel Sub Level Sensor
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7. Drain fuel from fuel tank by using hand pump.
  CAUTION: Do not use a motor pump when draining fuel.
8. After draining fuel, reinstall fuel sub level sensor.
  Tightening torque:
  1. T: 4.4 N.m (0.45 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
  Fig 10: Reinstalling Fuel Sub Level Sensor
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  NOTE: If you have not removed fuel tank yet, proceed with the procedure below for installation.
  1. Connect fuel jet pump hose.
    
    Fig 11: Connecting Fuel Jet Pump Hose
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  2. Connect connector from fuel sub level sensor.
    
    Fig 12: Connecting Connector From Fuel Sub Level Sensor
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  3. Install sub service hole cover.
    
    Fig 13: Installing Sub Service Hole Cover
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  4. Set rear seat and floor mat.