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 System Description
Fuel System Overview
The fuel system is an electronic returnless on-demand design. A returnless
fuel system reduces the internal temperature of the fuel tank by not returning
hot fuel f ...
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the bracket fastener (1).
Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the fuel tank filler pip ...
Other materials:
Towing the Vehicle
Notice: Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or hook to
the chassis components including the front and rear subframes, suspension control
arms and links during towing and recovery of a disabled vehicl ...
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Upper Retainer
Procedure
Open the front side door to the fully open position.
Remove the front side do ...
Heater Core Inlet Tube Replacement
Heater Core Inlet Tube Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module.
Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Removal
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