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Special Tool(s)

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Fig 1: Special Tool(s)
G01337946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
  1. Disconnect the battery. See BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES .
  2. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
  3. Insert the special tool into the filler neck.
    Fig 2: Inserting Fuel Drain Hose Adapter
    G01337947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Insert the chamfered end of the special tool into the filler neck through the guide tube. Insert the hose until the stop contacts the guide tube. If the stop does not contact the guide tube, remove the hose and repeat the procedure.
    Fig 3: Inserting Fuel Drain Hose Into Adapter
    G01337948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Attach the fuel storage tanker to the special tool and remove the fuel.
  6. Remove the special tool.