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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Escalade 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L 🢒 Fuel Tank Draining

Fuel Tank Draining Utility Single Tank


    Object Number: 570590 Size: SH

    Caution: Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.

  1. Loosen the fuel filler cap in order to relieve the fuel tank vapor pressure.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (2).
  4. Disconnect the fuel fill hose from the fuel fill pipe.
  5. Use a hand or air operated pump device in order to drain as much fuel through the fuel fill hose as possible.

Fuel Tank Draining Utility Dual Tank Front


    Object Number: 570570 Size: SH

    Caution: Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.

  1. Loosen the fuel filler cap in order to relieve the fuel tank vapor pressure.
  2. Use a hand or air operated pump device in order to drain as much fuel from the rear fuel tank through the fuel filler pipe as possible.
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Loosen the rear tank to front tank fuel fill hose clamp (1).
  5. Disconnect the fuel fill hose (2) from the front fuel tank.
  6. Use a hand or air operated pump device in order to drain as much fuel from the front fuel tank through the fuel fill hose nipple as possible.

Fuel Tank Draining Utility Dual Tank Rear

    Caution: Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.

  1. Remove the fuel filler cap.
  2. Use a hand or air operated pump device in order to drain as much fuel through the fuel filler pipe as possible.