300Tdi Discovery
MFI
17
REPAIR
FUEL FILTER
Service repair no - 19.25.02
Remove
WARNING: Spilling of fuel is unavoidable
during this operation. Ensure all
necessary precautions are taken to
prevent fire and explosion.
WARNING: Ensure fuel handling
precautions given in Section 01 -
Introduction are strictly adhered to when
carrying out following instructions.
1. Depressurise fuel system.
See Depressurising
Fuel System
2. Access to filter is gained through right hand rear
wheel arch.
3. Clean area around hose connections to prevent
ingress of foreign matter into fuel system. Clamp
inlet and outlet hoses to prevent fuel spillage
when disconnecting hoses.
4. Loosen two fuel line unions and remove hoses.
Plug ends of hoses to prevent ingress of dirt.
5. Release securing bolt and bracket and remove
filter from chassis side member.
Refit
6. Fit a new filter observing direction of flow arrows
stamped on canister.
7. Tighten securing nut and bolt.
8. Fit inlet and outlet hoses. Tighten to
30Nm.
9. Refit fuel pump relay module, reconnect battery.
10. Start engine and inspect for fuel leaks around
hose connections.
