LR3/Disco 3
Fuel Tank (19.55.01)
Removal
Published : Oct 14, 2004
WARNING: Place the vehicle in a well ventilated, quarantined area and arrange ' No Smoking/Petrol
Fumes' signs about the vehicle.
WARNING: Do not carry or operate cellular phones when working on or near any fuel related
components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near
any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Ensure that all necessary
precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the area around the joint faces and
connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
1 .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Specifications
(Section 414-
00)
2 .
Drain the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to
Fuel Tank Draining (19.55.02)
(Section 310-
00)
3 .
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the
vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
4 .
Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
Remove the 3 bolts and 2 nuts.
