Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Fuel Tank Draining
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
- Insert a suitable suction hose into the fuel tank filler pipe.
- Attach a suitable suction hose to the hose used with the hand or air operated pump devise.
- Using a hand or air operated pump drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.
Warning:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
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 vapors or escaping fuel - observe safety regulations and national legislation. Store drained fuel in a suitable, sealable container.
Fuel System Description
Fuel System Overview
The fuel system is an electronic returnless on-demand design. A returnless
fuel system reduces the internal temperature of the fuel tank by not returning
hot fuel f ...
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the bracket fastener (1).
Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the fuel tank filler pip ...
Other materials:
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel
Assembly Replacement.
Reposition any wiring or hoses to gain ...
SIR Identification Views
The SIR Identification Views shown below illustrate the approximate location
of all SIR components available for the vehicle. This will assist in determining
the appropriate SIR Disabling and Enabling for a given service procedure, refer
to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Supplemental Inf ...
Intake Manifold Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the throttle body assembly. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement.
Disconnect wiring harness plug.
Disconnect the pipes from ...
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