Fuel Tank (G1901946): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jaguar XE and 2019 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.
Place the vehicle in a well ventilated, quarantined area and arrange 'No Smoking/Petrol Fumes' signs about the vehicle.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.

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.

The following step(s) applies to:

All vehicles

Always follow the fuel system health and safety precautions when doing any repairs to the fuel system.
Refer to: PETROL AND PETROL-ETHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
Drain the fuel tank.
Refer to: FUEL TANK DRAINING
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Remove the driveshaft.
Refer to: DRIVESHAFT - V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL

Refer to: DRIVESHAFT - INGENIUM I4 2.0L PETROL
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.

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Remove the 3 bolts and the mudflap.
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.

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- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Remove the 15 bolts and the undershield.
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- Release the clamp.
- Disconnect the fuel filler pipe.
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Remove the 5 nuts and the fuel tank shield.
CAUTION: If equipped.

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Remove the 2 nuts and the 2 fuel tank shields.
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Disconnect the 2 fuel pipes.

The following step(s) applies to:

Vehicles with fuel fired heater
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Disconnect the 2 fuel pipes.
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- Disconnect the fuel pipe.
- Release the clip.
The following step(s) applies to:

All vehicles
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- Position a suitable support below the fuel tank.
  General Equipment: Transmission jack
- Lower the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the fuel pipe.
- Remove the 4 nuts and the 2 brackets.
NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

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- Disconnect the 2 fuel pipes.
- Release the 2 fuel pipes from the 4 clips.
The following step(s) applies to:

Vehicles with fuel fired heater
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- Disconnect the fuel pipe.
- Release the fuel pipe from the 5 clips.
The following step(s) applies to:

All vehicles
Remove the fuel pump and sensor unit.
Refer to: LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY

Refer to: LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY