Fuel Tank (G1800235): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- 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.
NOTE:
- 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.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
- Refer to: PETROL AND PETROL-ETHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Refer to: FUEL TANK DRAINING
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WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
- Refer to: DRIVESHAFT - INGENIUM I4 2.0L PETROL
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WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.
Torque
M8 nut: 25Nm
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WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.
The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with fuel fired heater
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WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
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NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
General Equipment: Transmission jack
Torque : 25Nm
- Refer to: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Refer to: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR