FUEL SYSTEM
SIDE MOUNTED FUEL TANK - 5 DOOR VEHICLES
Service repair no - 19.55.01
NOTE: This fuel tank is used on 110/130 5
door vehicles fitted with a twin tank
option.
WARNING: Before any attempt is made to
start the removal procedure it is vital that
the FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS, See
INTRODUCTION, Information, Fuel handling
precautions are carefully studied and
implemented in the interests of safety.
Remove
13.
14.
15.
16.
Remove single bolt fixing assembly securing
front of tank to chassis mounted bracket.
Remove 3 bolts securing tank mounting bracket
to chassis and release bracket.
Lower front of tank while turning anti-clockwise
and remove from vehicle.
1.
2.
Disconnect battery.
Remove tank drain plug, allow fuel to drain into a
clean container, and refit plug.
3.
4.
Remove RH seat cushion.
Remove retaining catch and remove seat base
cover to gain access to fuel tank.
Disconnect electrical plug from fuel gauge unit.
Disconnect fuel supply pipe from tank.
Disconnect spill return pipe from tank.
Remove 3 bolts securing tank to front mounting
bracket.
If required, remove tank gauge unit. See
INSTRUMENTS, Repair, Fuel gauge tank unit
5.
6.
7.
8.
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side fuel tank or See INSTRUMENTS,
Repair, Fuel gauge tank unit - rear fuel tank,
110/130
Refit
17.
9.
Support front of tank and remove single fixing
assembly securing tank to rear mounting
bracket.
Fit filler hose and clip to tank but do not fully
tighten. Position clip screw so that it is
accessible when tank is fitted.
Fit breather hose and secure with clip.
Position fuel tank in vehicle and loosely secure
front mounting bracket to tank with special bolt
and rubber bushes.
Secure mounting bracket to chassis with 3 bolts
and fully tighten to 20 Nm (15 lbf/ft).
Secure rear of tank to chassis mounting and
tighten captive bolt plate fixings to 20 Nm (15
lbf/ft).
10.
11.
Remove tank from vehicle.
If required, remove fuel gauge unit. See
INSTRUMENTS, Repair, Fuel gauge tank unit
18.
19.
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side fuel tank or See INSTRUMENTS,
Repair, Fuel gauge tank unit - rear fuel tank,
110/130
20.
21.
Refit
12.
Position fuel tank in vehicle and loosely secure
to rear mounting bracket with special bolt and
rubber bushes.
22.
23.
Fully tighten front fixing bolt assembly to 20 Nm
(15
lbf/ft).
13.
14.
15.
Secure tank to front mounting bracket and
tighten fixings to 20 Nm (15 lbf/ft).
Fully tighten rear fixing bolt assembly to 20 Nm
Fit spill return and fuel supply pipes and secure
union connections.
Fit fuel level unit electrical plug.
Fit hose to filler tube and tighten upper and lower
clips.
Check that drain plug is secure and fill fuel tank.
Reconnect battery.
Prime fuel system See Adjustment, Priming
the fuel system and start engine.
Check system for leaks and operation of fuel
gauge.
24.
25.
(15
lbf/ft).
Fit spill return and fuel supply pipes to fuel tank
and securely tighten union connectios.
Fit electrical plug to fuel gauge unit.
Check that drain plug is secure and fill fuel tank.
Reconnect battery.
Prime fuel system. See Adjustment, Priming
the fuel system and start engine.
Check system for leaks and operation of fuel
gauge.
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16.
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19.
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30.
20.
21.
Fit seat base cover and seat cushion.
Fit seat base cover and seat cushion.
REPAIR
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Defender |
|---|---|
| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Workshop Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Name | Defender 300 Tdi |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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