Ford Ecosport: Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS) / General Procedures - Fuel Tank Draining

Draining

  WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01) .
   

1. • NOTE: The supplemental refueling adapter is located in the luggage compartment.

     Install the supplemental refueling adapter and a length of semi-rigid fuel drain tube into the Easy Fuel (capless) fuel tank filler pipe.
     
   • Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the fuel drain tube and drain as much fuel as possible from the Easy Fuel (capless) fuel tank filler pipe, lowering the fuel level below the fuel tank inlet spout.
     

1. NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe. Carefully drain into a suitable container.

   Release the clamp and position the fuel filler pipe hose aside.
   Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

1. Insert the hose from the fuel tanker and siphon the fuel through the fuel tank inlet spout.