LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Workshop Manual

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6.Fold back loadspace carpet and sound
insulation to reveal access panel.
7.Remove 6 screws securing fuel pump access
panel.
8.Remove access panel.
9.Disconnect multiplugs from fuel pump and
pressure sensor.
10.Release vent hose from pressure sensor body.
11.Noting their fitted positions, disconnect both fuel
connections by pressing the black release
latches on each connector and pushing the
connector back down the line. Care must be
taken to catch any excess fuel which may spill
from the fuel lines once removed.

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12.Using service tool LRT-19-009 loosen and
remove the metal locking ring.
13.Prise the pump from the tank opening using a
blunt instrument under the edge of the pump
flange. Once clear of the seal, tip the pump to
the right to allow fuel contained in the body of
the pump to drain into the tank.
CAUTION: Do not lift the pump from the
tank using the feed and return stubs.
14.Remove and discard seal.Refit
15.Fit NEW pump seal to tank opening.
16.Carefully lower pump into tank opening, pressing
firmly on the pump top flange to allow correct
positioning.
NOTE: Ensure location tag on pump top
flange is engaged correctly to tank
opening lip.
17.Fit locking ring and tighten to
35 Nmusing
service tool LRT-19-009.
18.Connect both fuel lines to the pump by pushing
the connectors down each line square to the
pump connection until the connectors positively
latch.
19.Connect vent hose to pressure sensor body.
20.Connect multiplugs to fuel pump and pressure
sensor.
21.Reconnect battery negative lead.
22.Refill tank with drained fuel.
23.Run the engine to check for any fuel leaks.
24.Fit access panel and secure with screws.
25.Reposition loadspace sound insulation and
carpet.
26.Fit RH luggage compartment side panel.
See
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, rear
compartment lower trim panels
27.Fit tail door tread strip and secure with screws.

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EVAPS
Service repair no - 19.50.02
WARNING: Fuel pressure of up to 2.5 bar
will be present in the system, even if the
engine has not been run for some time.
Always depressurise the system before
disconnecting any components in the fuel feed
line (between fuel pump and pressure regulator).
The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this
operation. Ensure that all necessary precautions
are taken to prevent fire and explosion.
NOTE: Fuel pressure can be relieved at
fuel filter unions.
1.Position cloth around relevant union to protect
against fuel spray.
2.Carefully loosen union.
CAUTION: Use two spanners when
loosening or tightening unions.
3.Tighten union once fuel pressure is relieved.
4.Remove cloth.FUEL TANK - ADVANCED EVAPS
Service repair no - 19.55.01
WARNING: Ensure fuel handling
precautions given in section 01
Introduction are strictly adhered to when
carrying out following instructions.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part
of fuel system, it imperative that all dust,
dirt and debris is removed from around
components to prevent ingress of foreign matter
into fuel system.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Drain fuel tank completely.
See fuel tank -
draining - advanced evaps
3.Remove 6 screws securing tail door tread strip
and remove tread strip.
4.Remove RH luggage compartment side panel.
See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, rear
compartment lower trim panels

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5.Fold back loadspace carpet and sound
insulation to reveal access panel.
6.Remove 6 screws securing fuel pump access
panel.
7.Remove access panel.8.Disconnect multiplugs from fuel pump and
pressure sensor
9.Noting their fitted positions, disconnect both fuel
connections by pressing the black release
latches on each connector and pushing the
connector back down the line.
10.Care must be taken to catch any excess fuel
which may spill from the fuel lines once
removed.
11.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.

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12.Mark location of anti-roll [sway] bar straps.
13.Remove nuts and bolts securing anti-roll [sway]
bar straps, and allow bar to swing down clear of
tank.14.Disconnect pressure sensor breather pipe
connection.
15.Disconnect vent line quickfit connector from
liquid/vapour separator.
16.Remove torque screw cap from hose to tank
filler neck clip.
17.Loosen clip screw securing hose to tank filler
neck.
18.Release hose from filler neck and internal filler
neck breather hose from fuel tank.
19.Remove and discard fuel filler neck clip.

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20.Remove nut and bolt securing RH side of upper
fuel tank strap to chassis.
21.Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing fuel tank
cradle.
22.Remove fuel tank cradle.
23.With assistance, tilt right hand side of tank
upwards and manoeuvre through chassis to
remove.
Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.
24.Release vent hose from tank pressure sensor.
25.Remove vent hose from 3 fuel tank clips.
26.Using service tool LRT-19-009 loosen and
remove the metal locking ring.
27.Prise the pump from the tank opening using a
blunt instrument under the edge of the lip of the
pump flange.
CAUTION: Do not lift the pump from the
tank using the feed and return stubs.
28.Remove and discard seal.

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29.Fit NEW pump seal to tank opening.
30.Carefully lower pump into tank opening, pressing
firmly on the pump top flange to allow correct
positioning.
NOTE: Ensure location tag on pump top
flange is engaged correctly to tank
opening lip.
31.Fit locking ring and tighten to
35 Nmusing
service tool LRT-19-009.
32.Fit vent hose to fuel tank clips and connect to
pressure sensor.
33.With assistance, fit fuel tank into position.
34.Fit fuel tank cradle and secure with nuts and
bolts.
35.Align upper fuel tank strap and secure with nut
and bolt.
36.Fit NEW clip to fuel filler neck hose.
37.Connect fuel filler neck internal breather to tank.
38.Connect fuel filler neck hose to tank.
39.Position fuel filler neck hose clip and tighten until
head shears.
40.Connect vent line quickfit connector to
liquid/vapour separator.
41.Connect vent line hose connection.
42.Position anti-roll [sway] bar straps and secure
with nuts and bolts.
43.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
44.Connect both fuel lines to the pump by pushing
the connectors down each line square to the
pump connection until the connectors positively
latches.
45.Connect multiplugs to fuel pump and pressure
sensor.
46.Reconnect battery negative lead.
47.Refill tank with drained fuel.
48.Run the engine to check for any fuel leaks.
49.Fit access panel and secure with screws.
50.Reposition loadspace sound insulation and
carpet.
51.Fit RH luggage compartment side panel.
See
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, rear
compartment trim panels
52.Fit tail door tread strip and secure with screws.FUEL TANK - DRAINING - ADVANCED EVAPS
Service repair no - 19.55.02
WARNING: Before removing the fuel tank
it must be drained.
WARNING: Petrol/gasoline vapour is
highly flammable and in confined spaces
is also explosive and toxic. Always have a
fire extinguisher containing FOAM, CO2, GAS or
POWDER close at hand when handling or draining
fuel. See Introduction
CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part
of fuel system, it is imperative that all dust,
dirt and debris is removed from around
components to prevent ingress of foreign matter
into fuel system.
NOTE: Assuming the fuel tank is FULL
drain the following quantities:
Renew Fuel pump = 9 Litres (2.4 US Gallons)
Renew Fuel filler neck = 22 Litres (6 US Gallons)
Renew Fuel tank = COMPLETE DRAIN
1.Depressurise fuel system.
See fuel system -
depressurise - advanced evaps
2.Disconnect battery negative lead.
3.Remove 6 screws securing tail door tread strip
and remove tread strip.
4.Remove RH luggage compartment side panel.
See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair,

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5.Fold back loadspace carpet and sound
insulation to reveal access panel.
6.Remove 6 screws securing fuel pump access
panel.
7.Remove access panel.
8.Disconnect the fuel return connection by
pressing the black release latch on connector
and pushing the connector back down the line.
Care must be taken to catch any excess fuel
which may spill from the fuel line once removed.
9.Using a bowser, with a 7 mm inside diameter
hose connection attach to fuel pump return stub,
drain fuel into a sealed container. Follow the
manufacturers instructions for the connection
and safe use of the bowser.
10.Continue draining until air bubbles appear and
fuel ceases to flow.
11.Disconnect bowser from fuel pump return stub.
12.Connect fuel return line to pump by pushing the
connector down line square to the pump
connection until the connector positively latches.
13.Fit access panel and secure with screws.
14.Reposition loadspace sound insulation and
carpet.
15.Fit RH luggage compartment side panel.
See
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, rear
compartment trim panels
16.Fit tail door tread strip and secure with screws.
17.Reconnect battery negative lead.

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REPAIRADD: 09/95 FUEL FILLER NECK - ADVANCED EVAPS
Service repair no - 19.55.07
WARNING: Ensure that fuel handling
precautions given in 1 - Introduction are
strictly adhered to when carrying out
following instructions.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part
of fuel system, it is imperative that all dust,
dirt and debris is removed from around
components to prevent ingress of foreign matter
into fuel system.
Remove
1.Depressurise fuel system.
See fuel system -
depressurise - advanced evaps
2.Disconnect battery negative lead.
3.Check the amount of fuel in the tank. If the tank
is full drain 6 US gallons (22 litres) minimum.
See fuel tank - draining.
4.Remove 6 screws securing tail door tread strip
and remove tread strip.
5.Remove RH luggage compartment side panel.
See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, rear
compartment trim panels
6.Fold back loadspace carpet and sound
insulation to gain access to RH mudflap fixing.
7.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.
8.Remove nut and bolt securing filler neck support
bracket to mud flap bracket.
NOTE: This fixing also retains the filler
neck earth strap.
9.Remove 5 nuts and bolts securing mud flap to
body.
10.Remove mud flap.

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11.Disconnect vent line quickfit connector from
liquid/vapour separator.
12.Remove torque screw cap from hose to tank
filler neck clip.
13.Loosen clip screw securing hose to tank filler
neck.
14.Release hose from filler neck and internal filler
neck breather hose from fuel tank.
15.Remove and discard fuel filler neck clip.
16.Disconnect the pressure sensor breather pipe
connection.
17.Disconnect the vent line hose connection.
18.Fit ignition key to fuel filler flap lock and open
flap.
19.Release fuel filler cap from filler neck.
20.Remove filler neck assembly from vehicle.
Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.
21.Remove torque screw cap from hose to filler
neck clip.
22.Loosen clip screw securing hose to filler neck.
23.Remove hose from filler neck.
24.Remove and discard fuel filler hose clip.
25.Remove vent line from filler neck.