Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Draining Fuel
- Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
- Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
- Set vehicle on the lift.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Lift-up the vehicle.
- Remove front right side fuel tank cover.
- Drain fuel from fuel tank.
Set a container under the vehicle and remove drain plug from fuel tank.
- Tighten fuel drain plug and install front right side tank cover.
Tightening torque:
26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
Tightening torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove sub service hole cover.
- Disconnect connector from fuel sub level sensor.
- Disconnect fuel jet pump hose.
- Remove fuel sub level sensor.
- Drain fuel from fuel tank by using hand pump.WARNING: Do not use a motor pump when draining fuel.
- After draining fuel, reinstall fuel sub level sensor.
Tightening torque:
T: 4.4 N.m (0.45 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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