Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Fuel Tank Draining
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
- Insert a suitable suction hose into the fuel tank filler pipe.
- Attach a suitable suction hose to the hose used with the hand or air operated pump devise.
- Using a hand or air operated pump drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.
Warning:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
Note:
The fuel tank must be drained with a suitable, commercially-available fuel removal unit and suction hose - follow safety regulations and national legislation. The fuel tank is fitted with a refill limit float valve. This is located on the filler neck in the fuel tank. To prevent damaging the refill limit float valve, a suitable suction hose must be used. In the presence of fuel vapors or escaping fuel - observe safety regulations and national legislation. Store drained fuel in a suitable, sealable container.
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection
and Connection.
Remove engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
Remo ...
Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Housing Replacement
Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Housing Replacement
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Component Name
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Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
CH-24319-B
CH-43631
J-24319-B
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CH-50559
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Draining Procedure
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possible from the removed compressor.
Drain the oil from both the suction and discharge ports of the removed
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