Draining
FUEL TANK - DRAINING - ADVANCED EVAPSWARNING:
Before removing the fuel tank it must be drained.
Petrol/gasoline vapor is highly flammable and in confined spaces is also explosive and toxic.
Always have a fire extinguisher containing FOAM, CO2, GAS or POWDER close at hand when handling or draining fuel.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of fuel system, it is imperative that all dust, dirt and debris is removed from around components to prevent ingress of foreign matter a into fuel system.
Assuming the fuel tank is FULL drain the following quantities:
Renew Fuel pump = 9 Liters (2.4 US Gallons)
Renew Fuel filler neck = 22 Liters (6 US Gallons)
Renew Fuel tank = COMPLETE DRAIN
1. Depressurize fuel system. See Fuel Pressure Release.
2. Disconnect battery ground lead.
3. Remove 6 screws securing tail door tread strip and remove tread strip.
4. Remove RH luggage compartment side panel.
5. Fold back loadspace carpet and sound insulation to reveal access panel.
6. Remove 6 screws securing fuel pump access panel.
7. Remove access panel.
8. Disconnect the fuel return connection by pressing the black release latch on connector and pushing the connector back down the line. Care must be taken to catch any excess fuel which may spill from the fuel line once removed.
9. Using a bowser, with a 7 mm inside diameter hose connection attach to fuel pump return stub, drain fuel into a sealed container. Follow the manufacturers instructions for the connection and safe use of the bowser.
10. Continue draining until air bubbles appear and fuel ceases to flow or untill desire quantity of fuel has been removed.
11. Disconnect bowser from fuel pump return stub.
12. Connect fuel return line to pump by pushing the connector down line square to the pump connection until the connector positively latches.
13. Fit access panel and secure with screws.
14. Reposition loadspace sound insulation and carpet.
15. Fit RH luggage compartment side panel.
16. Fit tail door tread strip and secure with screws.
17. Connect battery ground lead.