Fuel Tank Draining
Fuel Tank Draining
Special tools
* J 45004
* J 42960-2
* Commercially Available Fuel Pump
Fuel Tank Draining Method 1
1. Ignition OFF.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning) in Cautions and Notices.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death, always use the jackstands to support the vehicle when lifting the vehicle with a jack.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning) Safety Glasses Warning.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning (Service Precautions) Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
Warning
Never drain or store fuel in an open container. Always use an approved fuel storage container in order to reduce the chance of fire or explosion.
5. Remove the retaining hose clamp (1) from the fuel filler hose (2).
6. Remove the retaining hose clamp (3) from the fuel filler hose (2).
7. Remove the fuel filler hose (2) from the vehicle.
Note: Up to approximately 36 liters (8 gallons) of residual fuel may remain in the secondary side of the fuel tank.
Note: The J 42960-2 (2) is used to keep the roll over anti spill valve open.
8. Install the J 42960-2 (2) into the fuel tank fuel filler pipe (1).
9. Insert the J 45004 (3) into the J 42960-2 (2) until the J 45004 (3) reaches the bottom of the tank.
10. Use a commercially available pump to drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
Adding The Drained Fuel to The Fuel Tank for Method 1.
1. Remove the J 45004 (3) from the J 42960-2 (2).
2. Remove the J 42960-2 (2) from the fuel tank fuel filler pipe (1).
Warning
Never drain or store fuel in an open container. Always use an approved fuel storage container in order to reduce the chance of fire or explosion.
3. Install the fuel filler hose (2) to the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution) in Cautions and Notices.
4. Install the retaining hose clamp (3) to the fuel filler hose (2) and tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb in).
5. Install the retaining hose clamp (1) to the fuel filler hose (2) and tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb in).
6. Install the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle to the ground. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
8. Add the drained fuel to the fuel tank.
9. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
Fuel Tank Draining Method 2
Special Tools
J 34730-1A
1. Install the fuel pressure gage to the vehicle. Refer to Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal (Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal).
2. Place the bleed hose of the fuel pressure gage into a suitable container.
Note: Do not leave the vehicle unattended when performing this procedure.
3. Command the fuel pump ON with a scan tool.
Note: Do not fully open the bleed valve on the fuel pressure gage. To drain both sides of the fuel tank simultaneously there should be a restriction on the flow rate at the bleed hose.
4. Open the bleed valve on the fuel pressure gage just enough to cause a restriction to the flow of the fuel rate at the bleed hose.
Note: To avoid damage to the fuel pump do not allow the fuel pump to run dry while the fuel pump is in the ON state.
5. Command the fuel pump OFF with the scan tool as soon as it is observed that no more fuel is coming out of the bleed hose.
6. Remove the fuel pressure gage from the vehicle. Refer to Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal (Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal).
Adding The Drained Fuel to The Fuel Tank for Method 2.
1. Lower the vehicle to the ground. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Add the drained fuel to the fuel tank.