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Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)08 · Engine management system - MEMS
08 · Engine

Fuel system - depressurise

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs › Fuel system - depressurise
Engine management system - MEMSFuel system - depressurise

FUEL SYSTEM - DEPRESSURISE

Service repair no - 19.50.02

WARNING: Fuel pressure of up to 3.5 bar will be present in the system of petrol vehicles, even if the engine has not been run for some time. Always depressurise the system before disconnecting any components in the fuel feed line (between the fuel pump and the fuel rail). The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion.

  1. Position an absorbent cloth around the fuel feed connection at the fuel rail (cloth not shown for clarity).
Fuel system - depressurise – Position an absorbent cloth around the fuel feed connection at the fuel rail (cloth not sh
  1. Depress tabs on Quick Release connector.
  2. Carefully release feed hose from fuel rail.
  3. Connect feed hose to fuel rail once pressure has relieved.

AIR - CLEANER

Service repair no - 19.10.01

Remove

  1. Remove battery. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
Air - cleaner – Remove battery. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  1. Release air intake hose from bottom of air cleaner.
  2. Release clip and disconnect intake hose from air cleaner.
  3. Remove 2 bolts securing air cleaner to battery tray and remove air cleaner.

Refit

  1. Position air cleaner to battery tray and secure with bolts.

NOTE: Ensure bottom of air filter is located on peg.

  1. Connect intake hose and secure with clip.
  2. Connect air intake hose to bottom of air cleaner.
  3. Fit battery. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.

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