Range Rover V8 Fuel Tank - Draining
FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - V8
ADJUSTMENT
19-2-3
Tank - drain
$% 19.55.02
Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and
cautions in the battery disconnection section are
observed.
GENERAL INFORMATION, Electrical
Drain
1. Open fuel filler flap and remove cap.
WARNING: Fuel vapour is highly flammable
and in confined spaces is also explosive
and toxic. Always have a fire extinguisher
containing foam, CO
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, gas or powder close
at hand when handling or draining fuel.
2. Connect fuel recovery appliance earth lead to
vehicle.
WARNING: Fuel must not be extracted or
drained from any vehicle while it is over a
pit. Extraction or draining of fuel must be
carried out in a well ventilated area.
3. Fit fuel recovery appliance extraction hose,
insert hose through filler neck, turning hose
slightly if necessary. Chamfer end of bowser
hose to approximately 30
°
to aid entry.
4. Connect exhaust extractor to tail pipes.
5. Start engine.
6. Using a fuel recovery appliance, drain the fuel
from the tank into a sealed container. Follow
the manufacturers instructions for the
connection and safe use of the appliance.
7. Stop engine when fuel warning light is
displayed.
CAUTION: Do not allow fuel pump to run
dry.
8. Disconnect battery earth lead.
9. Remove fuel tank LH module cover.
REPAIRS, Cover - tank module - LH.
10. Remove extraction hose from filler neck and
refit fuel cap.
11. Position extraction hose through aperture in
fuel tank LH access hole and drain remaining
fuel, number 1 in illustration. Repeat process in
RH chamber draining remaining fuel, number 2
in illustration.
12. Remove extraction hose from fuel tank,
disconnect earth lead from vehicle.
Refill
1. Fit fuel tank LH module cover.
REPAIRS, Cover - tank module - LH.
2. Replenish fuel as required.
3. Connect battery earth lead.
4. Turn ignition key to position 1, allow time for
fuel pump to prime.
5. Start engine.
6. Stop engine and disconnect exhaust
extractors.
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