Land Rover Discovery: Fuel Tank and Lines - Ingenium i4 2.0l Diesel Fuel Tank (G1779692) / Removal and Installation

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

Transmission jack

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/Petrol Fumes' signs about the vehicle.
• 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.
• 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.
• The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion.
• Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.

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: Fuel System Pressure Release - GTDi 2.0L Petrol (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).

Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Specifications).

Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).

WARNING:

Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

Refer to: Driveshaft - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Vehicles With: Active Driveline/Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Driveshaft - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Vehicles Without: Active Driveline/Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Driveshaft - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Vehicles With: Active Driveline, Vehicles Without: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Driveshaft - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Vehicles With: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Vehicles Without: Active Driveline (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Driveshaft - GTDi 2.0L Petrol, Vehicles Without: Active Driveline (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Driveshaft - GTDi 2.0L Petrol, Vehicles With: Active Driveline (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).

Remove the rear right wheel and tire.

Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

Torque: 7 Nm

Torque: 3.2 Nm

Torque: 5 Nm

Lower the fuel tank to allow access to the fuel pump and sender unit connections.

General Equipment: Transmission jack

Torque: 24 Nm

NOTE:

Do not disassemble further if component is removed for access only.

Torque: 3.2 Nm

Remove the fuel pump and sender unit.

Refer to: Fuel Pump and Sensor Unit (310-01B Fuel Tank and Lines - INGENIUM I4 2.0L Diesel, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Fuel Pump and Sensor Unit (310-01B Fuel Tank and Lines - INGENIUM I4 2.0L Diesel, Removal and Installation).

Recover the remaining fuel.

Remove the fuel level sender unit.

Refer to: Fuel Level Sensor (310-01B Fuel Tank and Lines - INGENIUM I4 2.0L Diesel, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Fuel Level Sensor (310-01B Fuel Tank and Lines - INGENIUM I4 2.0L Diesel, Removal and Installation).

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fuel Tank and Lines - Ingenium i4 2.0l Diesel Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (G1779674)

Removal

WARNINGS:

After carrying out repairs, the fuel system must be checked visually for leaks. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion.

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.

If fuel contacts the eyes, flush the eyes with cold water or eyewash solution and seek immediate medical attention.

Wash hands thoroughly after fuel handling, as prolonged contact may cause irritation. Should irritation develop, seek medical attention.

CAUTION:

Make sure the workshop area in which the vehicle is being worked on is as clean and as dust free as possible. Foreign matter from work on clutches, brakes or from machining or welding operations can contaminate the fuel system and may result in later malfunction.

WARNING:

Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

Remove the rear right wheel and tire.

Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

Torque: 7 Nm

WARNING:

Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.

Torque: 3.2 Nm

Torque: 7 Nm

INSTALLATION

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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