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.
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Open the fuel flap.
5.
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Release the fuel filler cap.
6.
NOTE: If equipped.
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Release the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fuel filler cap.
7.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
8.
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Release the breather hose from the 3 clips.
9.
CAUTION: Make sure that the fuel flap is open.
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- Release the 4 clips.
- Remove the fuel flap assembly.
10.
NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
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- 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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CAUTION:
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NOTES:
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Seating system, refer to the relevant
Description and Operation section in the
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INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
CAUTION:
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