Land Rover Discovery: Fuel Tank Draining (G898063) / General Procedures
WARNINGS:
- 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.
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the area
around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open
connections to prevent contamination.
NOTE:
It is possible that up to 2 litres of fuel may be left in the tank after
draining.
- Open the fuel filler door and remove the cap.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Specifications (414-01
Battery, Mounting and Cables,
Specifications).
- Connect the fuel tank drain equipment ground cable to the vehicle.
WARNING:
Fuel may still be present in the fuel tank after draining.
Remove the fuel from the fuel tank, via the filler neck, using the fuel
tank draining equipment. Follow the manufacturer's operating
instructions.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
General Information Diesel Filter Water Drain-off (G1450064) General
Procedures
DRAINING
WARNINGS:
- Avoid flames, sparks or lighted substances.
- Wait for a minimum of 1 minute after the engine has stopped
before carrying out any repair to the fuel injection system.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of
foreign material.
Refer to: Engine Cover - TD4 2.2L Diesel (501-05 Interior Trim and
Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels,
Removal and Installation).
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Position a container to collect the fluid.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all fluid is drained from the fuel filter.
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FILLING
WARNINGS:
- Avoid flames, sparks or lighted substances.
- Wait for a minimum of 1 minute after the engine has stopped
before carrying out any repair to the fuel injection system.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of
foreign material.
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Remove the container.
Refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels,
Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Engine Cover - TD4 2.2L Diesel (501-05 Interior Trim and
Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Fuel System Bleeding - TD4 2.2L Diesel (310-00 Fuel
System - General Information, General Procedures).
General Information Fuel System Bleeding - Ingenium i4 2.0l Diesel
(G1801385) General Procedures
WARNING:
After carrying out repairs, the fuel system must be checked visually
for leaks. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
NOTE:
This procedure is necessary if any low-pressure fuel system
components are removed or replaced. These include the fuel filter,
fuel lines, fuel tank or fuel cooler.
CAUTION:
Do not start the engine.
- Set the ignition to the ON position.
- Wait for 65 seconds.
- Set the ignition to the OFF position.
- Repeat the above steps 2 more times.
Start the engine and idle for 60 seconds
General Information Specifications
Capacities
![Capacities](images/books/227/index582.jpg)
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COMPONENT LOCATION
Clutch pedal
Brake/clutch reservoir
Brake fluid level sensor
High pressure clutch line
Clutch master cylinder
Clutch pedal position sensor
Low pressure hose connector
Low
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Brake/clutch system pressure bleeder/filler
WARNING:
Do not allow dirt or foreign liquids to enter the reservoir. Use
only
new brake fluid of the correct specification from airtight
SEE MORE:
Installation
All vehicles
NOTE:
This step is only required if previously removed.
Vehicles with dynamic suspension
Remove the special tool.
CAUTION:
Install a new retaining bolt and nut.
Renew Part: Wheel knuckle nut and bolt.
Torque:
Stage 1: 80 Nm
Stage 2: 180º
CAUTION:
Make sure the wi
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Brake pads must be renewed in axle sets only. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in braking efficiency being impaired.
NOTES:
Left illustration shown, right is similar.
Some variation in the illustrations may occur but the essential
information is always correct.
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