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Land Rover Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement09 · Fuel system
09 · Engine

Fuel tank

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement
Section
Repair › Fuel tank
Fuel systemFuel tank

FUEL TANK

Service repair no - 19.55.26

  • WARNING: Ensure that fuel handling
  • precautions given in Section 01 -
  • Introduction are strictly adhered to when
  • carrying out following instructions.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of the fuel system, it is imperative that all dust, dirt and debris is removed from around components to prevent ingress of foreign matter into fuel system.

Remove

  1. Position vehicle on ramp.
  2. Disconnect battery negative lead.
  3. Depressurise fuel system. See Adjustment, fuel system depressurise
  4. Drain fuel tank. See Adjustment, fuel tank drain
Fuel tank – Drain fuel tank. See Adjustment, fuel tank drain
  1. Loosen clip securing filler hose to fuel tank and disconnect hose.
Fuel tank – Loosen clip securing filler hose to fuel tank and disconnect hose.
  1. Loosen clip securing breather hose to filler neck and disconnect hose.
Fuel tank – Loosen clip securing breather hose to filler neck and disconnect hose.
  1. Using tool LRT-19-002 disconnect vapour separator pipe at green end of ’speedfit’ connector.
  2. Position cloth to absorb fuel spillage.

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