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Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
Fuel Tank Draining

Fuel tank draining

Note! Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Preparatory work

Disconnecting the battery ground cable

Disconnect the battery ground cable.  See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Procedures/Battery Disconnecting and Connecting

Draining

Draining fuel tank

Warning! Explosion risk. Use a fresh air mask.

Warning! Always follow the instructions for the fuel extractor to avoid accidents.

Insert the hose:  951 2896 Hose See: Tools and Equipment/951 2896 Hose , with the protective pipe:  951 2908 Protective pipe See: Tools and
Equipment/951 2908 Protective Pipe  to protect the throttle washer in the fuel filler pipe.
Turn the hose whilst sliding it downwards so that it clears any obstacles.
Connect the hose to a fuel extractor.
Pump until air comes out.

Note! Pull the hose out carefully to prevent damage to the evacuation valve.

Remove the hose.

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