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:
Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement
Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Hood Hold-Open Rod
Warning: When a hood hold open device is being removed or
installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage
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Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement
Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger
Seat Removal and Installation
Remove the front seat c ...
Heated Oxygen and Oxygen Sensor Caution
Caution: Do not remove the pigtail from either the heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S) or the oxygen sensor (O2S). Removing the pigtail or the connector will
affect sensor operation.
Handle the oxygen sensor carefully. Do not drop the HO2S. Keep the in-line
electrical connector and the louver ...
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