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Land Rover Range Rover P3850 · 19 - FUEL SYSTEM - LAND ROVER V8
50 · Engine

FUEL TANK - DRAIN

Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover P38
Section
ADJUSTMENT › FUEL TANK - DRAIN
19 - FUEL SYSTEM - LAND ROVER V8FUEL TANK - DRAIN
FUEL TANK - DRAIN – Land Rover Range Rover P38

LAND ROVER V8

1

ADJUSTMENT

FUEL TANK - DRAIN

Service repair no - 19.55.02

WARNING: Fuel must be drained through
the tank fill stub, with the filler neck
removed. In some circumstances, the fuel

level could be above the level of the stub. If the
fuel gauge indicates more than 75% full prior to
draining, a minimum of 10 litres of fuel must first
be removed through the fuel return line as
detailed below.

WARNING: The fuel tank must be
completely drained before it is removed.

WARNING: Petrol/gasoline vapour is
highly flammable and in confined spaces
is also explosive and toxic. Always have a

fire extinguisher containing FOAM, CO

2

GAS or

POWDER close to hand when handling or draining
fuel. See 01 Introduction.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part
of the fuel system, it is imperative that all
dust, dirt and debris is removed from

around components to prevent ingress of foreign
matter into the fuel system.

WARNING: Follow manufacturer’s
instructions for connection and safe use
of equipment.

NOTE: Assuming the fuel tank is FULL,
drain the following quantities:

Renew fuel pump = COMPLETE DRAIN

Renew fuel filler neck = 10 litres (2.6 US Gallons)

Renew Fuel Tank = COMPLETE DRAIN

1. Depressurise fuel system.

See Repair.

2. Disconnect battery earth lead.

Fuel gauge indicated over 75% full:

3. Using a bowser, with a suitable hose connection

into the fuel return line, either at the fuel rail, or
at the under floor connection, forward of the fuel
tank, drain a minimum 10 litres (2.6 US Gallons)
from fuel tank.

Fuel level at least 10 litres (2.6 US gallons) from full:

4. Remove fuel filler neck.

See Repair.

5. Using a suitable length of plastic tube, inserted

through the fuel tank fill stub, drain contents of
tank into a closed container.

6. Fit filler neck.

See Repair.

7. Connect battery earth lead.

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