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Fuel Tank Draining

DRAINING FUEL

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

1. Set the vehicle on a lift.




2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
4. Lift-up the vehicle.
5. Remove the fuel tank protector.




6. Set a container under the vehicle, and remove the drain plugs from fuel tank to drain the fuel from fuel tank.

7. Tighten the fuel drain plug.

NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque: 26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)

8. Install the fuel tank protector.

NOTE: Use a new nut.

Tightening torque:
Nut 9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)
Bolt 17.5 N.m (1.78 kgf-m, 12.9 ft-lb)