Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Procedures

DRAINING FUEL

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


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 plug from fuel tank to drain fuel from fuel tank.
7. Tighten the fuel drain plugs.

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)