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Fuel System - General Information - Fuel Tank Draining Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
General Procedures

Draining

WARNING:
WARNING:Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:The fuel system remains pressurized for a long time after the ignition is switched off. The fuel pressure must be relieved before attempting any repairs. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
All vehicles
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  1. Remove the fuel filler cap.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:To enable the hose to enter the fuel tank it is necessary to cut a 40mm long taper at the end.
    Drain the fuel from the fuel tank using a 12.5mm nylon drain tube with the approved ford fuel drain tank.
Vehicles with global closing
  1. Initialize the door window motors.
    For additional information, refer to: Door Window Motor Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).

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