- Open fuel filler flap and remove cap.
WARNING:
Fuel vapor is highly flammable and in confined 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.
- Connect fuel recovery appliance earth lead to vehicle.
WARNING:
Fuel must not be extracted or drained from any vehicle while it is over a pit. Extraction or draining of fuel must be carried out in a well ventilated area.
- Fit fuel recovery appliance extraction hose, insert hose through filler neck, turning hose slightly. If necessary, Chamfer end of bowser hose to approximately 30° to aid entry.
- Connect exhaust extractor to tail pipes.
- Start engine.
- Using a fuel recovery appliance, drain the fuel from the tank into a sealed container. Follow the manufacturers instructions for the connection and safe use of the appliance.
- Stop engine when fuel warning light is displayed.
CAUTION:
DO NOT allow fuel pump to run dry.
- Disconnect battery earth lead.
- Remove fuel tank LH module cover.
- Remove extraction hose from filler neck and refit fuel cap.
- Position extraction hose through aperture in fuel tank LH access hole and drain remaining fuel, number 1 in illustration. See Fig 1. Repeat process in RH chamber draining remaining fuel, number 2 in illustration.
- Remove extraction hose from fuel tank, disconnect earth lead from vehicle.