Ford Focus Service Manual: Fuel Tank Draining

Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent

WARNING: Do not
smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not
carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: When handling
fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Remove
the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section  414-01.

1. Carefully turn the fuel tank filler cap counterclockwise approximately one-fourth turn until the thread disengages and position aside.

1. NOTE:

   The safety valve is located at the inlet of the fuel tank.

   Insert a suitable drain tube into the fuel tank filler pipe until it enters the fuel tank inlet, opening the safety valve.

1. Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the drain tube and remove as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank.