Draining Fuel

1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery

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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.
   Fig 2: Removing Drain Plugs From Fuel Tank

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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.

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)