Land Rover Defender: Fuel Pump Module - 110

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

310-123

Locking Ring, Fuel Tank

PART(S)

REMOVAL

WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

CAUTION:

• Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.
• Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.

NOTE:

• 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.

1. Always follow the fuel system health and safety precautions when doing any repairs to the fuel system.

2. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.

3. Remove the second row right seat.

4.

Reposition the carpet for access.

5.

• Remove the 5 nuts.
• Reposition the wiring harness.
• Release the fuel tank access panel.
• Reposition the wiring harness and the access panel.

6.

Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the fuel pump module.

7.

Disconnect the breather pipe.

8.

Disconnect the 2 fuel pipes.

9.

Use the special tool to remove the fuel pump module retaining ring.

Special Tool(s): 310-123

10.

Note the position of the fuel pump module before removal.

11.

• Reposition the fuel pump module to get access to the electrical connector.
• Disconnect the electrical connector.

12.

• Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel pump module.
• Remove the fuel pump module.

13.

Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

INSTALLATION

1.

CAUTION: Make sure that the seal is correctly positioned. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

Install a new O-ring seal to the fuel pump module.

Renew Part: Fuel pump O-ring seal Quantity: 1.

2.

• Install the fuel pump module to the fuel tank.
• Connect the fuel line.
• Connect the electrical connector.

3.

• Make sure the fuel pump module is correctly aligned.
• Use the special tool 310-123 to install and tighten the fuel pump retaining ring.

  Special Tool(s): 310-123

4. Connect the 2 fuel lines.

5. Connect the breather pipe to the fuel tank.

6. Connect the 2 electrical connectors to the fuel pump module.

7.

• Reposition the fuel tank access panel and wiring harness.
• Install and tighten the 5 nuts.

  Torque: 6Nm

8. Reposition the carpet.

9. Install the second row right seat.

10. Connect the startup battery ground cable.

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