Fuel tank draining

FUEL TANK DRAINING

Service repair no - 19.55.02

WARNING: The fuel tank must be drained before removing it from the vehicle. Ensure that both sides of the fuel tank are completely drained.

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Depressurise fuel system. See this section.

Drain

WARNING: Petrol/gasoline vapour is highly flammable, and in contained spaces is also explosive and toxic. Always have a fire extinguisher containing FOAM, CO₂ GAS OR POWDER close at hand when handling or draining fuel.

3. Remove fuel pump. See Repairs.
4. Using a fuel recovery appliance, drain fuel from the tank into a sealed container. Follow the manufacturers instructions for the connection and safe use of the appliance.
5. Due to the construction of the fuel tank, it will be necessary to drain fuel from each side of the tank separately.

NOTE: Fuel vapour causes the fuel tank to swell, before attempting fuel tank removal, ensure fuel is completely drained and the tank is left in the drained condition for at least 2 hours. See Repairs.

FUEL SYSTEM DEPRESSURISE

Service repair no - 19.50.02

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Remove engine compartment access panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
3. Position absorbent cloth around fuel filter outlet union.

4. Loosen fuel filter outlet union to relieve fuel pressure.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the fuel system pipes and components, use two spanners when loosening or tightening unions.

5. Tighten fuel filter outlet union to 30 Nm.
6. Remove absorbent cloth.
7. Fit engine compartment access panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
8. Connect battery earth lead.