Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Fuel Tank Draining Engine Control

Special Tools

CH-45004Fuel Tank Drain Hose

For equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.

Warning:Never drain or store fuel in an open container. Always use anapproved fuel storage container in order to reduce the chance offire or explosion.

Warning:Place a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearbybefore performing any on-vehicle service procedures. Failure tofollow these precautions may result in personal injury.

Remove the fuel fill cap.Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Loosen the fuel fill pipe hose clamps and slide the fill pipehose up the filler pipe.Insert theCH-45004fuel tank drain hoseinto the fuel tank until the hose reaches the bottom ofthe fuel tank.Use an hand or air operated pump device in order to drain asmuch fuel as possible.