Maintenance Guide for Under Vehicle Maintenance on 300Tdi Discovery
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
CHECK/TIGHTEN FRONT AND REAR AXLE
SUSPENSION LINK FIXINGS, CHECK CONDITION
OF MOUNTING RUBBERS
DRAIN FUEL SEDIMENTER - Tdi
Fuel sedimenter
The sedimenter is attached to left-hand side of
chassis frame near fuel tank. It increases the working
life of the fuel filter by removing larger droplets of
water and larger particles of foreign matter from fuel.
Drain off water
1. Loosen drain plug, allow water to run out.
Tighten plug immediately pure diesel fuel starts
to flow.
RENEW FUEL FILTER
WARNING: Ensure that fuel handling
precautions given in Section 01 -
Introduction regarding fuel handling are
strictly adhered to when carrying out following
instructions.
See INTRODUCTION, Information,
Fuel Handling Precautions
WARNING: The spilling of fuel is
unavoidable during this operation. Ensure
that all necessary precautions are taken to
prevent fire and explosion.
1. Depressurise fuel system.
See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair, Depressurising Fuel System
2. The fuel line filter is located on right hand
chassis side member forward of fuel tank filler
neck. Access to filter is gained through right
hand rear wheel arch.
3. Thoroughly clean area around hose connections
to prevent ingress of foreign matter into fuel
system.
4. Loosen two fuel unions and remove hoses from
filter canister.
5. Release securing bolt and bracket, remove filter
from chassis side member.
6. Fit a new filter observing direction of flow arrow
on canister.
7. Fit inlet and outlet hoses. Tighten to
30 Nm.
8. Refit fuel pump relay.
9. Reconnect battery negative lead.
10. Recode radio.
11. Start engine and inspect hose connections for
fuel leaks.
