Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Fuel Tank Draining

Special Tool(s)

Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent
Fuel Tank Drain Hose 310-F013

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.

3. Insert the hose guide into the filler neck.

Fuel Tank Draining

4. NOTE: 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.

Insert the chamfered end of the hose into the filler neck through the guide tube.

Fuel Tank Draining

5. Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the hose and remove the fuel.

6. Remove the hose and the hose guide.

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