Your Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
 
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  Fuel Tank Draining  
 

  

  1. Use Fuel Storage Tanker and siphon the fuel from the fuel tank.

WARNING: DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR 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, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

CAUTION: Verify the flapper door at the bottom of the fuel filler pipe is in place after siphoning.