Fuel Tank Draining

FUEL TANK DRAINING

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)

WARNING:
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
- 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 components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
- This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

1. Release the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the rear seat lower cushion.







4. Remove the 4 screws and the fuel pump module access cover.
5. Disconnect the fuel pump module electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-fuel pump module quick connect coupling.







7. Using the special tool, remove the fuel pump module lock ring retainer.







8. Position the fuel pump module aside and insert the tube from the fuel storage recovery tanker. Completely drain the fuel from the fuel tank.