How to siphon gas from my gas tank?

2004 TOYOTA AVALON
100,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EDWOOSR667
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hello, i have the car listed above that was in an accident.
The car was total, and i have a full tank of gas that i would like to siphon out, but
the problem is the tank has a restriction stopping the hose. so, i removed
the fuel relay and jump the contacts, and my fuel line is removed from the
fuel rail, and i turn the key on, and i don't get any fuel from the line. Any idea
how to get the fuel pump to pump, don't have time to drop the tank. thanks
Sep 7, 2022 at 12:26 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

You will have to remove the fuel filler tube from the tank and then use a siphon to remove fuel.
See attached picture for reference.

Here is a helpful video:

https://youtu.be/Q5MH2gnyFH0

Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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Sep 7, 2022 at 5:41 PM
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EDWOOSR667
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thanks for the fast response, i will do.
Sep 7, 2022 at 7:08 PM
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SQM
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You are welcome!
Sep 8, 2022 at 9:42 PM
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