Fuel Tank (G2501608): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Jaguar F-Pace and 2022 Jaguar F-Pace. 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.
- Place the vehicle in a well ventilated, quarantined area and arrange ' No Smoking/Petrol Fumes' signs about the vehicle.
- Avoid flames, sparks or lighted substances.
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting or removing components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
- Before working on the fuel system make sure to read the fuel system health and safety information.
Refer to: PETROL AND PETROL-ETHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Release the fuel pressure.
Refer to: FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
- Disconnect the 12 V system.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
- Drain the fuel tank.
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
- Remove the rear driveshaft.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Remove the 2 aero shields.
- Remove the fuel tank heatshield nut.
- Remove the 4 fuel tank heatshield fasteners.
- Remove the fuel tank heatshield.
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CAUTION:
- Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
- Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.
Disconnect the fuel line.
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CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.NOTE: If equipped.
Disconnect the 2 Fuel Fired Booster Heater (FFBH) pump lines.
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CAUTION:
- Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
- Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.
- Release the hose clamp.
- Disconnect the fuel filler pipe from the fuel tank.
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CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the 2 brackets.
- Disconnect the breather hose from the fuel tank.
- Use the transmission jack to remove the fuel tank.
General Equipment: Transmission jack
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NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
- Release the fuel supply line from the 4 clips.
- Remove the fuel line.
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NOTE: If equipped.
- Release the 4 clips.
- Remove the FFBH fuel pump inlet line.
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NOTE: If equipped.
- Release the FFBH fuel pump outlet line from the 3 clips.
- Remove the FFBH fuel pump outlet line.