XJ-S V12-5.3L (1982)
Fuel Gauge Sender: Service and Repair
FUEL GAUGE TANK UNIT
RENEW
WARNING!
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FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND GREAT CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN DRAINING THE FUEL TANK.
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NO SMOKING SIGNS MUST BE DISPLAYED NEAR THE WORKING AREA.
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DISCONNECT THE BATTERY LEADS BEFORE DRAINING THE TANK.
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KEEP NEARBY A C02 FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND DRY SAND TO SOAK UP ANY SPILLAGE.
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ENSURE THE AREA IS WELL VENTILATED.
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THE FUEL MUST BE DRAINED INTO AN AUTHORISED EXPLOSION PROOF CONTAINER.
Open the boot and disconnect the battery.
Drain the fuel from the tank using the approved equipment.
Remove the boot right and left hand side liners.
Remove the spare wheel trim cover and remove the spare wheel.
Remove the boot seal from the front body flange and remove the boot front liner.
Disconnect the harness to the tank unit wires.
Using the service tool 18G 1001, remove the tank unit securing ring then the tank unit assembly.
Remove and discard the O-ring seal and clean the tank seal face.
Fit a new seal to the tank and carefully fit the tank unit, secure with the retaining ring.
Reconnect the harness to the tank unit wires.
Fit the front liner and reposition the trim over the front flange.
Fully seat the boot seal to the flange.
Refit the spare wheel, secure the nut and replace the wheel cover.
Fit the left and right hand front side liners.
Refill the fuel tank, check for leaks.
Close the boot.
DATA
SERVICE TOOLS
18G 1001 Locking ring spanner