Caution: Do not drain the fuel into an open container. Never store the fuel in an open container due to the possibility of a fire or an explosion.

Notice: Do not drain fuel through the fuel tank filler pipe in order to prevent damage to the fuel tank filler pipe check-ball.

1. Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
2. Remove the trunk liner. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.



3. Remove the 7 nuts retaning the fuel sender access panel.
4. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe cap.



5. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
6. Use a hand operated fuel pump device in order to drain the fuel through the fuel sender access panel.
7. Reinstall the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
8. Reinstall the fuel access panel and install the trunk liner. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.
9. Add fuel and reinstall the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
10. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in engine electrical.
11. Inspect for leaks.

11.1.

Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.

11.2.

Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.

11.3.

Turn the ignition switch ON.

11.4.

Check for fuel leaks.