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Draining Fuel

WARNING:
  • Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
  • Be careful not to spill fuel.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G05019586
  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.
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Tank Drain Plug
    G05016862
  7. Tighten the fuel drain plugs.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

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

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