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FUEL SYSTEM REMOVING FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP 13. Finally remove the tank from the vehicle DEFENDER 110 together with the fuel pump and rear section of the fuel feed pipe. Place tank in a safe Remove area. WARNING: Ensure fuel handling precautions NOTE: A fuel vapour warning label must be given in section 01 - introduction regarding fuel handling are strictly adhered to when carrying 14. Disconnect the rear section of the fuel feed out following instructions. pipe from the pump. 15. Remove the five retaining screws and CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of fuel withdraw the fuel pump and sealing ring from system it is imperative that all dust, dirt and the tank. debris is removed from around components to 16. Cover the pump aperture in the tank to prevent ingress of foreign matter into fuel prevent the ingress of foreign matter and system. escape of fuel vapours. To renew the pump, it is necessary to remove the fuel tank from the vehicle. attached to vehicle. Refit 17. Fit the pump into the tank with a new sealing 1. Move the vehicle to a well ventilated area and ring so that the outlet pipe is directed towards disconnect the battery. Clean the area around the front of the vehicle and the electrical the pump. connections to the rear. 2. Remove the fuel tank drain plug and allow the fuel to drain into a suitable receptacle that can ENSURE TANK IS DRAINED COMPLETELY, - refer to WARNING concerning fuel handling at start of procedure. 3. Working from the right hand side of the vehicle, disconnect the fuel feed pipe and the 4. Disconnect the fuel filler hose and breather 5. Whilst noting the cable colours, disconnect the electrical leads from the fuel gauge unit at the left hand side of the vehicle. 6. Disconnect pipes to expansion tank. 7. Remove the eight nuts and bolts securing the anti-roll bar to the chassis and push the anti-roll bar down to provide access to the tank. 8. Remove the left hand lashing eye to facilitate 9. Place a support under the fuel tank. preferably the fuel tank lo be progressively lowered. 10. Remove the two nuts retaining the forward end of the tank. 11 . Remove the two nuts retaining the rear end of the tank. 12. Carefully lower the tank sufficiently to enable RE-ISSUED: FEB 1993 21 |