Fuel Tank Draining
Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent Fuel Tank Lock Ring Wrench 310-123 Fuel Draining Hose 310-102
| 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. |
- Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to «Fuel System Pressure Release»(ref-291908-S14738005862008073000000) .
- Release the fuel tank filler cap and position it aside.
- Insert the special tool into the fuel tank filler pipe.
- Attach the fuel storage tanker to the special tool and remove as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank and fuel tank filler pipe.
- Remove the rear seat lower cushion. For additional information, refer to «SEATING»(ref-291875) article.
- Remove the 4 screws and the fuel pump (FP) module access cover.
- Remove the 3 screws and the FP module access cover.
- Disconnect the FP module electrical connector.
- Disconnect the fuel tube-to-FP module quick connect coupling.
- Install the special tool, remove and discard the FP module lock ring.
- Position the FP module aside and insert the tube from the fuel storage tanker into the FP module aperture and drain as much fuel from the fuel tank as possible.
- Remove the 3 screws and the fuel level sensor access cover.
- Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector.
- Release the lock tab, and using a suitable tool, rotate the fuel level sensor counterclockwise approximately 1/4 turn, lift and position aside.
- Insert the tube from the fuel storage tanker into the fuel level sensor aperture and drain the remainder of the fuel from the fuel tank.
