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Removal of Fuel From Tank





A. REMOVAL OF FUEL FROM TANK

1. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.

Note: Before disconnecting the battery cable, record the preprogrammed radio stations if the vehicle is equipped with a radio with electronic tuner.





2. Lower and remove spare wheel.





3. Block rear wheel, jack up and support front of the vehicle as high as possible, to enable fuel in the tank to be sucked up from fuel inlet as much as possible.





4. Connect grounding wires between the vehicle, fuel pump, fuel container and a good ground such as the vehicle hoist or metal plumbing pipes to equalize electric potential of static electricity.





5. Remove fuel tank cap and suck up fuel from the tank through the tank inlet as much as possible.


6. Disconnect grounding cables and lower the vehicle.