Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Fuel Tank Draining

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Internal Combustion Powertrain Control / Engine Control / General / Fuel Tank Draining

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.

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.

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