Land Rover Defender: Fuel Flap Assembly

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

NOTES:

• This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
• This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
• Protect the surrounding paintwork and body.

1. Fuel system health and safety precautions.

2. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2-post lift.

3. Remove the rear right wheel arch liner.

4.

Open the fuel flap.

5.

Release the fuel filler cap.

6.

NOTE: If equipped.

Release the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fuel filler cap.

7.

Disconnect the electrical connector.

8.

Release the breather hose from the 3 clips.

9.

CAUTION: Make sure that the fuel flap is open.

• Release the 4 clips.
• Remove the fuel flap assembly.

10.

NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

• Release the clip.
• Remove the latch.

INSTALLATION

1.

CAUTION: Make sure that all the clips are correctly installed.

Install the latch to the fuel flap assembly.

2.

CAUTION: Make sure that all the clips are correctly installed.

• Connect the electrical connector to the fuel flap assembly.
• Install the fuel flap assembly.

3. Secure the breather hose to the 3 clips.

4.

NOTE: If equipped.

Install the DEF fuel filler cap.

5. Install the fuel filler cap.

6. Install the rear right wheel arch liner.

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