Land Rover Discovery: 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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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 v
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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 proced
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
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PART(S)
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
Refer to: Overhead Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console,
Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Windshield Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames an
PART(S)
REMOVA L
Refer to: 'A' Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and
Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: 'B' Pillar Upper Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and
Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: 'C' Pillar Upper Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and
Ornam