300Tdi Defender
19
FUEL SYSTEM
8
REPAIR
REAR MOUNTED FUEL TANK - 110/130
Service repair no - 19.55.26
WARNING: Before any attempt is made to
start the removal procedure it is vital that
the FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
See
INTRODUCTION, Information, FUEL HANDLING
PRECAUTIONS are carefully studied and
implemented in the interests of safety.
Remove
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove fuel filler cap.
3. Remove tank drain plug, allow fuel to drain into a
clean container, and refit plug.
4. Slacken retaining clips and disconnect fuel filler
hose from rear tank.
5. Disconnect breather hose from filler tube.
6. Disconnect electrical plug and fuel supply pipe
from outlet pipe union on fuel gauge unit.
7. If the vehicle is fitted with a tow ball drop-plate
with support bars, the bars must be removed.
8. Remove anti-roll bar chassis mountings.
See
REAR SUSPENSION, Repair, Anti-roll bar
and push roll bar down to provide access to the
tank.
9. Remove LH lashing eye to assist access to tank.
10. Position a support under the tank, preferably one
that can be progressively lowered.