Jaguar X-Type Sedan and Estate (Wagon). Manual - part 457

Published: 11-May-2011

Fuel System - General Information - Fuel System Pressure Check

General Procedures

• NOTE: This procedure is for the installation of the adaptor into the fuel line due to the removal of the schraeder valve from the fuel line.

1. WARNINGS:

Place the vehicle in a quarantined area and arrange "No

Smoking/Petrol Fumes" signs about the vehicle.

Before any work is carried out on the fuel system, ground the vehicle

to earth and maintain the ground connection until the work is complete.

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.

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.

The fuel system remains pressurized for a long time after the

ignition is switched off. The fuel pressure must be relieved before
attempting any repairs. Failure to follow these instructions 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.

After carrying out repairs, the fuel system must be checked visually

for leaks. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to:

Battery Disconnect and Connect

(414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

2. Remove the engine cover.

3. Detach the power steering fluid reservoir and reposition.

4. Disconnect the fuel rail feed pipe.

For additional information, refer to:

Spring Lock Couplings

(310-00 Fuel

System - General Information, General Procedures).

5. NOTE: Make sure the special tool is fully seated to the fuel pipe
connections.

Install the special tool.

6. Install the fuel pressure gauge.

7. Connect the battery ground cable.

For additional information, refer to:

Battery Connect

(414-01 Battery,

Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

8. Carry out the fuel system pressure check.

For additional information, refer to:

Fuel Charging and Controls - 2.0L

NA V6 - AJV6

(303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 2.0L NA V6 -

AJV6/2.5L NA V6 - AJV6/3.0L NA V6 - AJ27, Diagnosis and Testing).

Published: 11-May-2011

Fuel System - General Information - Fuel System Pressure Release

General Procedures

Release

1. WARNINGS:

Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an 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 fuel system remains pressurized for a long time after the

ignition is switched off. The fuel pressure must be released before
attempting any repairs. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.

Remove the fuel pump fuse.

2. Start the engine and allow to idle until the engine stalls.

3. Crank the engine for approximately five seconds to make sure the fuel

injection supply manifold pressure has been released.

4. Install the fuel pump fuse.

Published: 11-May-2011

Fuel System - General Information - Fuel Tank Draining2.0L Duratorq-TDCi/2.2L
Duratorq-TDCi (110kW/150PS) - Puma

General Procedures

Special Tool(s)

Fuel supply line adaptor

310-131

1. WARNINGS:

Place the vehicle in a quarantined area and arrange No Smoking

signs about the vehicle.