Cruze

Fuel Tank Draining

Warning: Refer to Petrol/Petrol Vapours Warning in the Preface section.

Note: The fuel tank must be drained with a suitable, commercially-available fuel removal unit and suction hose - follow safety regulations and national legislation. The fuel tank is fitted with a refill limit float valve. This is located on the filler neck in the fuel tank. To prevent damaging the refill limit float valve, a suitable suction hose must be used. In the presence of fuel vapours or escaping fuel - observe safety regulations and national legislation. Store drained fuel in a suitable, sealable container.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
3. Insert a suitable suction hose into the fuel tank filler pipe.
4. Attach a suitable suction hose to the hose used with the hand or air operated pump devise.
5. Using a hand or air operated pump drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.