C70 Coupe L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 53 B5234T3 (2001)
Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
Draining the Fuel Tank
Draining the fuel tank AWD and 2WD/ORVR
Draining the fuel tank
Special tools:
981 2270 PUMP TROLLEY See: Tools and Equipment/981 2270 Pump Trolley
981 2273 PUMP See: Tools and Equipment/981 2273 Pump
981 2282 Tank See: Tools and Equipment/981 2282 Tank
998 5972 JACK See: Tools and Equipment/998 5972 Jack
999 5484 Adapter See: Tools and Equipment/999 5484 Adapter
Alternative
There are two different methods for draining the fuel tank depending on whether the fuel pump works.
Hint: If the tank is more than half full, it can take a long time to drain. Alternative 2 could then be preferable even if the fuel pump works.
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Alternative 1: if the fuel pump works, see Draining the fuel tank via the fuel rail
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Alternative 2: if the fuel pump does not works, see Draining a lowered fuel tank (AWD only)
Draining the fuel tank via the fuel rail
Hint: Use this method if the fuel pump works.
Preparation
Connect an exhaust evacuator and start the engine.
Removing the cover
