Freelander Service Procedures
FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - PETROL
REPAIRS 19-2-29
Pump - fuel
$% 19.45.08
WARNING: If fuel tank is full, using a fuel
recovery appliance, drain excess fuel from fuel
filler neck until a level below height of fuel pump
is obtained.
Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Open RH rear and tail doors.
3. Fold RH rear seat forward.
4. Remove 2 fasteners securing front and rear
carpets.
5. Pull back loadspace carpet from fuel pump
access panel.
6. Remove 6 screws securing access panel.
WARNING: Depressurise the system before
disconnecting any components. Fuel
pressure will be present in the system even
if the ignition has been switched off for
some time.
7. Remove access panel.
WARNING: The spilling of fuel is
unavoidable during this operation. Ensure
that all necessary precautions are taken to
prevent fire and explosion.
8. Disconnect multiplug and fuel hose from fuel
pump housing.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
9. Use LRT-19-009 to remove locking ring from
fuel pump housing.
10. Remove fuel pump housing and discard sealing
ring.
Refit
1. Clean fuel pump housing and mating face on
fuel tank.
2. Fit new seal to fuel pump housing.
3. Fit fuel pump housing to fuel tank, fit and tighten
locking ring to 35 Nm (26 lbf.ft) using LRT-19-
009.
4. Connect multiplug and fuel hose to fuel pump
housing.
5. Fit access panel and secure with screws.
6. Position carpet and secure with fasteners.
7. Reposition rear seat.
8. Close rear and tail doors.
9. Connect battery earth lead.
