Diesel models
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1998–2000
- Section
- Repairs › Diesel models
Fuel delivery systemDiesel models
- Use LRT-19-009 to remove retaining ring from fuel gauge unit.
- Remove fuel gauge unit.
- Remove fuel gauge unit seal.
- Remove fuel tank from cradle.
Refit
- Fit fuel tank to cradle.
- Clean mating faces of fuel gauge unit and fuel tank.
- Fit seal and gauge unit, secure retaining ring with LRT -19-009 to 45Nm.
- With assistance, fit fuel tank and tighten bolts to 45 Nm.
NOTE: Pass breather and vent hoses through body while fitting tank.
- Raise subframe and tighten bolts to 190 Nm.
- Connect breather hose\s to filler neck.
- Connect vent hose to filler neck and secure with clip.
- Position rear wheel arch liner and secure with scrivets.
- Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
- Fit propeller shaft. See DRIVE SHAFTS, Repairs.
- Fit intermediate exhaust pipe. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
Diesel models
- Connect fuel feed and return hose to fuel gauge tank unit.
Petrol models
- Connect fuel feed hose to tank unit.
All models
- Connect multiplug to tank unit.
- Fit fuel gauge unit cover and secure with screws.
- Reposition carpet and lower the seat.
- Refill fuel tank.
Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander
- PARTGlow plugsSearch: Land Rover Freelander 1998 glow plugs
- TOOLGlow plug socketSearch: glow plug socket
- TOOLDiesel compression testerSearch: diesel compression tester
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