How do i drain fuel from the tank? - 1995 Volkswagen Passat

RTM ,. read the shop manual first.? its all there to read 24/7.
Is this car A USA CAR?

generic.

1. drain tank fully, or you will get a flood of fuel on YOU.
2. remove all hoses to tank/vents and wires, to pump rack top,.
3. remove filler neck hose to tank.
4. with a floor jack under tank, and wood protector to it, try to raise tank just a tad. (1/2?") (I have car at rear on jack stands first)
5. remove tank straps. now.
6. lower jack, done.

now out of shop manual quoted SX4 , near.

1) Relieve fuel pressure in fuel feed line according to
"Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure".
2) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
3) Remove fuel filler cap.
4) Insert hose of a hand operated pump into fuel filler
hose (1) and drain fuel in space "A" as shown in
figure.(this car has check valve at tank inlet)
Hoist vehicle, and remove clamp (2), fuel filler hose
(1) and breather hose (3) from fuel filler neck.
6) Remove exhaust center pipe referring to "Exhaust
Pipe and Muffler Removal and Installation in Section
1K".
7) Remove propeller shaft (For 4WD model) referring to
"Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation
in Section 3D".
8) Due to absence of fuel tank drain plug, drain fuel
tank by pumping fuel out through fuel tank filler.
Use hand operated pump device to drain fuel tank.
Disconnect quick joint (fuel pipe) (1) from fuel pipes
(2) referring to "Fuel Hose Disconnecting and
Reconnecting".
10) Support fuel tank (1) with jack (2) and remove its
mounting bolts (3)
Lower fuel tank a little as to disconnect wire harness
at connector (1)and ground wire (2), then remove
fuel tank

here is the Cherokee page.
read chapter, 14, page 19 on..
shows all way there, and is not easy.
why do this.
is pressure low
pump dead
is there 12vdc to pump cranking, (no? then dont do this)

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/knowledge-base/index.htm?utm_source=cj#service

i have the KJ pages here. (line # messed up)
Two different procedures may be used to drain fuel
tank: through the fuel fill fitting on tank, or using a
scan tool.
The quickest draining procedure involves removing
the rubber fuel fill hose (7) (Fig. 25) from fuel tank
fitting.
As an alternative procedure, the electric fuel pump
may be activated allowing tank to be drained at fuel
rail connection. Refer to DRB scan tool for fuel pump
activation procedures. Before disconnecting fuel line
at fuel rail, release fuel pressure. Refer to the Fuel
System Pressure Release Procedure for procedures.
Attach end of special test hose tool number 6541,
6539, 6631 or 6923 at fuel rail disconnection (tool
number will depend on model and/or engine application).
Position opposite end of this hose tool to an
approved gasoline draining station. Activate fuel
pump and drain tank until empty.
If electric fuel pump is not operating, fuel must be
drained through fuel fill fitting at tank. Refer to following
procedures.
(1) Release fuel system pressure.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) If equipped, remove fuel tank skid plate.
(4) Thoroughly clean area around fuel fill fitting
(6) (Fig. 26) and rubber fuel fill hose (1) at side of
fuel tank. After cleaning, loosen fuel fill hose clamp
(2) at tank.
(5) Before removing rubber hose (1) (Fig. 26) from
fitting, note hose orientation while referring to marks
(3) and (4).
6) Disconnect rubber fuel fill hose at fuel tank fitting
(2) (Fig. 27). Using an approved gas holding
tank, drain fuel tank through this fitting.
Tank Removal
(1) If equipped, remove fuel tank skid plate and
tow hooks. Certain equipment packages will also
require removal of the trailer hitch. Refer to Tow
Hooks, Trailer Hitch or Skid Plate in 23, Body for
removal/installation procedures.
(2) Disconnect and separate fresh air tube (6) (Fig.
28) quick-connect fitting.
(3) Disconnect air tubes at front of NVLD pump
(9) (Fig. 28).
(4) Disconnect NVLD pump (9) (Fig. 28) electrical
connector.
(5) Disconnect fuel pump module electrical connector
jumper. This is located near front of fuel tank.
(6) Support tank with a hydraulic jack.
(7) Remove 4 fuel tank strap bolts (10) (Fig. 28) (2
at front of tank; 2 at rear of tank), and remove both
tank support straps.
(8) Carefully lower tank a few inches.
(9) Continue lowering tank while guiding remaining
hoses and lines through plastic isolator sleeve (3)
(Fig. 29).
(10) If fuel tank is to be replaced, remove NVLD
pump and fuel pump module from tank. Refer to
Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation procedures.
end , tank out.

why not login to alldata.com and read
or buy the FSM,, and get all pages of chapter 14, end to end.

the FSM book covers this. (ill do the full tank pull... as you never said the JOB!)
its siphoned to near empty. (use a hand pump for fuel , sold at all boat center)
do you need the FSM page quotes?
on some cars there is an anti-spill roll over check valve
at tank fill port making siphoning very hard.
my answers are USA cars, on this USA forum.... and swifts vary big time world wide..... dig?

quoted. (no smoking no open flames, outdoors best. no shop heaters of ANY KIND near)
"tank pull steps. (sure drained)

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Relieve the pressure from the fuel system. (in the FSM)
   
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove rear seat cushion.
5. Disconnect connectors of fuel tank wire harness.
6. Hoist vehicle.
7. Disconnect fuel tank filler hose and breather hose from filler neck.
8. As fuel tank has no drain plug, drain fuel tank by pumping fuel out through fuel tank filler or fuel tank inlet. Use hand operated pump to drain fuel tank.
9. 1. Disconnect fuel pipe joints and fuel hose from pipes. For quick joint, disconnect it as follows:
      
      • Remove mud, dust and/or foreign material between pipe and joint by blowing compressed air.
      • Unlock joint lock by inserting special tool (part No. 09919-47020) between pipe and joint.
      • Disconnect joint from pipe.
   2. Remove fuel tank from vehicle.

no year, huh? some years have a check valve , there,....
this forum is for usa cars, is car USA car?
the tanks just dont like siphoning. (check valve)
the FSM covers this , in the fuel section under bad pump.
1998 to 2006, ill guess, 06

i have the FSM and does not cover. bad fuel, no drain plug.

it shows how to get fuel lower, in filler neck
the tank has check valve at it its metal neck.
so inserting a hose in filler, will hit this check valve.
and all you get out , is 1/2 fuel.
id use the tank out procedure.
then empty all fuel, after step 5.
quote:

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve fuel pressure in fuel feed line.
3. Due to absence of fuel tank drain plug, drain fuel tank by pumping fuel out through fuel tank filler.
4. Use hand operated pump device to drain fuel tank.
5. Remove fuel tank.

tip tank to drain the remainder. out

here is one more way. (IDEA!)
do 1-4
then tip car to left. Jacks then stands at frame.
then remove the filler hose on tank
remove that pesky check valve. from neck last.

and pump out the rest.

disconnect fuel line bypass fuel pump relay and drain

The Fuel pump is in the tank. The only thing I disagree with in emissionwiz post is whether to drain the tank or not. Chrysler started putting drains on the tanks in 2000 to make this easier when they went to a plastic fuel tank. I would drain the tank from the drain, disconnect the wiring then drop the tank to replace the pump. This all assumes that you verified that the fuse in the interior panel is not blown and the fuel pump relay in the power distribution box under the hood is still good.

Hello,
To drain fuel tank:

plan your safety have fuel tank almost empty un-attach the fuel lines and strangle them remove all screws holding fuel tank slowly bring fuel tank down drain contents by flipping the tank over if you wash it make sure it is completely dried before putting the tank back
Thanks

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain all the fuel from the tank.
3. Install and tighten the drain plug. Tighten Tighten the drain plug to 20 N.m (14 lb ft.) .
4. Remove the fuel tank.
5. Remove the retaining screws from the fuel tank.
6. Remove the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.
   1. Cover the fuel pump opening in order to prevent dust, dirt, or debris from entering the fuel tank.
   INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
   
   
   1. Install the fuel pump assembly. Tighten Tighten the fuel pump assembly mounting bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb ft.) .
   2. Install the fuel pump assembly retaining screws.
   3. Install the fuel tank assembly.
   4. Fill the tank with fuel.
   5. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
      1. Connect the negative battery cable.
      REMOVAL PROCEDURE # 2
      REMOVAL
      
      CAUTION: When repair to the fuel system has been completed, start engine and check the fuel system for loose connection or leakage. For the fuel system diagnosis, see Computers and Control Systems/System Diagnosis.
      
      
      1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
      2. Loosen fuel filler cap.
      3. Drain fuel. Tighten drain plug to the specified torque after draining fuel. Torque: 20 N.m (14 lb ft) - M8
      4. Remove fuel tank assembly (1).
      5. Remove fuel pump (FP) assembly (2) fixing screws and remove the FP assembly.
      NOTE: After removing FP, cover fuel tank to prevent any dust entering.
      INSTALLATION
      
      1. Install FP assembly (2).
      2. Install fuel tank assembly (1).
      3. Fill the tank with fuel and tighten fuel filler cap.
      4. Connect battery ground cable.

they do not have one

Some fuel tanks have a drain **** that will allow you to drain all of the gas neatly. If you have a drain ****, it will be located at the lowest point on the tank. Loosen the valve and allow the gas to completely drain.
If your tank has no drain ****, you'll have to drain it by removing one of the fuel lines. The rubber hose that exits the tank at its lowest point will drain the tank fully. It will either be connected to an electric fuel pump, fuel filter, or to a hard fuel line that goes to the front of the car. Loosen the clamp on the end of the line that connects to the gas tank. Pull the hose off and allow the gas to run out of the tank into your container until it is drained completely.