Land Rover Defender: Fuel Tank Draining
GENERAL PROCEDURES
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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310-123
Locking Ring, Fuel Tank
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
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PART(S)
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DRAINING
WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.
CAUTION: 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. Open the fuel flap and remove the cap.
3. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
4. Remove the second row seat.
5.
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Reposition the carpet for access.
6.
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- Remove the 5 nuts.
- Reposition the wiring harness.
7.
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Disconnect the 2 fuel pump module electrical connectors.
8.
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Disconnect the breather pipe.
9.
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Disconnect the 2 fuel pipes.
10.
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Use the special tool to remove the fuel pump module retaining ring.
Special Tool(s): 310-123
11.
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Note the position of the fuel pump module before removal.
12.
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- Reposition the fuel pump module to allow access for the fuel drainig equipment.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
13.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the fuel tank internal components.
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- Connect the fuel tank draining equipment to the vehicle in accordance
with the manufactures
instructions.
General Equipment: Fuel retrieval and storage system
- Insert the fuel tank draining equipment into the fuel tank and start the draining process.
FILLING
1. Remove the fuel tank draining equipment from the fuel tank.
2.
- Install a new fuel pump module seal.
Renew Part: Fuel pump O-ring seal Quantity: 1.
3.
- Reposition the fuel pump module in the correct position.
- Use the special tool to install the fuel pump module retaining ring.
Special Tool(s): 310-123
4. Connect the 2 fuel pipes.
5. Connect the breather pipe.
6. Connect the 2 fuel pump module electrical connectors.
7.
- Reposition the wiring harness.
- Install and tighten the 5 nuts.
Torque: 6Nm
8. Reposition the carpet.
9. Install the second row seat.
10.
- Refill the fuel tank.
General Equipment: Fuel retrieval and storage system
- Remove the fuel tank draining equipment from the vehicle.
- Install the cap and close the fuel flap.
11.
- Start the engine and allow to idle for 2 minutes.
- Use the approved Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) diagnostic equipment to read
and clear any Diagnostic
Trouble Codes (DTCs).
General Equipment: Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
WARNING:
Avoid flames, sparks or lighted substances.
CAUTION:
This procedure is necessary if any of the following fuel system components
are remo
Fuel Tank and Lines - Ingenium I4 2.0l Petrol /Ingenium I4 2.0l Petrol -
PHEV
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
Fuel Tank and Lines - Description and Operation
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 5 - ALL MARKETS, EXCEPT NORTH AMERICAN
SPECIFICATION AND CHINA (CN6)
VEHICLES - VEHICLE WITH 5 DOORS
Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM)
Fuel filler cap
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Rear seat safety
Make sure to read and fully understand
the relevant warnings before using the
features in this section.
Failure to observe warnings and
cautions may result in vehicle damage,
injury, or DEATH in the event of an
accident.
Always make sure that objects carried
in the vehicle are secured properly.
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Child seat safety
Make sure to read and fully understand
the following warnings before using any
of the features in this section.
Failure to observe warnings and
cautions may result in vehicle damage,
injury, or DEATH in the event of an
accident.
Always follow the instructions that
accompany the child seat carefull
