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310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines > < Spring Lock Couplings
Fuel System - General Information - Fuel Tank Draining Transit/Tourneo Connect 2002.5 (06/2002-)
General Procedures

Fuel tank drainer
All vehicles
  1. 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.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:The evacuating area must be clearly identified with signs warning against smoking and the use of naked lights or flames within the vicinity. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:Always disconnect the vehicle battery ground cable before commencing any service or repair procedure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    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. WARNING:
    WARNING:Always connect the fuel tank drainer ground cable to the vehicle before proceeding to the next step. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Connect the fuel tank drainer ground cable to the vehicle.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Fuel filler hoses on petrol variants are fitted with a secondary fuel filler pipe spit back valve.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:To enable the hose to enter the fuel tank it must pass through the fuel filler pipe spit back valve/valves (if equipped).
    Insert the fuel tank drainer evacuation pipe down the fuel tank filler pipe and into the fuel tank.

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:The fuel tank drainer must be operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Drain the fuel tank.
  1. Remove the pipe and disconnect the fuel tank drainer ground cable.
  1. Connect the battery ground cable.
    For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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).

310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines > < Spring Lock Couplings