Best way to empty fuel from my old Avensis

[Dave MacLeod]

Hi guys I have a 2001 Toyota Avensis which I am going to scrap as the engine sized on Saturday night.
It has a nearly full tank of petrol. I tried putting hose down fuel fill neck but I think there is an anti-syphon device installed as it wouldn't go very far in.

Can anyone advise what is best way of getting the fuel out please?

Many thanks in advance

Dave

[Konrad C]

Lift the rear seat and you can access the fuel pump/sender. Keep all the doors open to vent the fumes, then remove the pump/sender and syphon from there. 

[Dave MacLeod]

Thank you Konrad for advice. I tried to do this yesterday but there was what looked like a bonded cover with no access screws. I am uncertain if I should prise this cover off to access the pump/sender unit. If you have any guidance how I should proceed I would welcome it.

 

[Konrad C]

33 minutes ago, Dave MacLeod said:

Thank you Konrad for advice. I tried to do this yesterday but there was what looked like a bonded cover with no access screws. I am uncertain if I should prise this cover off to access the pump/sender unit. If you have any guidance how I should proceed I would welcome it.

 

Lift the rear seat and you can access the fuel pump/sender. Keep all the doors open to vent the fumes, then remove the pump/sender and syphon from there. 

Use a tool to lever the cover. It is held by plastic retainers. Underneath you will need a spanner to disconnect the pipes and a socket to undo the nuts securing the sender to the fuel tank. 

I retained my Haynes manual after selling the Mk1.

Konrad

[Dave MacLeod]

Thank you very much Konrad I appreciate your help.
I will give it a go.

[Dave MacLeod]

Thanks Konrad for the advice - that worked!
I was able to get into the tank and syphon off the fuel. *very pleased*