Land Rover Discovery: Fuel Filter (G1879979) / Removal and Installation
Land Rover Discovery (2009–2016) Service Manual / Powertrain / Fuel System / Fuel Filter (G1879979) / Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
- Wait for a minimum of 1 minute after the engine has stopped before carrying out any repair to the fuel injection system.
- Avoid flames, sparks or lighted substances.
- Place the vehicle in a well ventilated, quarantined area and arrange ' No Smoking/Petrol Fumes' signs about the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
NOTES:
- Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
- Some components shown removed for clarity.
- Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Refer to: Diesel Fuel System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Specifications).
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.
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NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
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Remove and discard the fuel filter foam pad.
INSTALLATION
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Refer to: Fuel System Bleeding - INGENIUM I4 2.0L Diesel (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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WARNINGS:
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REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
Fuel may still be present in the fuel tank after draining.
Place the vehicle in a well ventilated, quarantined area and
arrange
' No Smoking
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DRAINING
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
CAUTION:
Make sure the vehicle is on a flat level surface.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the engine undershield.
Refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels,
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CAUTION:
Make sure tha
Diesel Fuel System Health and Safety Precautions
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
WARNINGS:
Fuel may not give adequate warning before toxic or harmful
effects
arise.
Exposure to fuel can be harmful and can cause severe health
damage or death.
Provide adequate ventilation when working on fuel systems.
Extreme care must be exercised when handlin
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