Fuel Tank Draining without L59

Special Tools

J 45004 Fuel Tank Siphon Hose

Important: Purge any residual fuel in J 45004 into an approved container prior to use.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Remove the fuel fill cap.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Insert the J 45004 hose into the tank (1).
5. Attach the J 45004 hose to the hose used with the hand or air operated pump devise (2).
6. Using a hand or air operated pump drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.

Fuel Tank Draining with L59

Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning in the Preface section.

1. Remove the fuel filler cap.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Clean the area around the fuel filler pipe to tank connection.
4. Place a drain pan under the fuel filler pipe connection.



5. Disconnect the fuel fill hose (1) at the fuel tank.
6. Use a hand or air operated pump device in order to drain as much fuel through the fuel tank filler pipe opening as possible.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

7. If not removing the fuel tank, connect the fuel fill hose to the fuel tank and tighten the clamp to 2.75 N·m (24 lb in).