WARNING   WARNING:  Do not drain the water-in-fuel separator while the engine is running. Failure to follow this warning may result in fire, serious injury, death or property damage.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not dispose of fuel in the household refuse or the public sewage system. Use an authorized waste disposal facility.

Your vehicle's fuel system has a fuel filter and water separator to remove water from the fuel.
If the water in fuel indicator illuminates when the engine is running, stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, shut off the engine, then drain the fuel and water separator.
Note:   Allowing water to stay in the fuel system after the water in fuel indicator illuminates could result in extensive damage or failure of the fuel injection system.
The fuel water trap is above the frame rail under the driver side of the vehicle.
Make sure the ignition is off before performing the following steps.
Diesel Fuel Water Trap
AFront of Vehicle.
  1. Loosen the drain plug approximately one and a half turns.
  1. Allow the water to drain.
  1. Tighten the drain plug until you feel a strong resistance.
  1. Switch the ignition on for 30 seconds, then switch the ignition off. Repeat twice.
  1. Start the engine.
  1. Check for leaks.
Note:   The water in fuel warning lamp turns off after approximately two seconds with the engine running.
Note:   The in-tank pump will turn off automatically after approximately 30 seconds.

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