Fuel Filler Pipe And Tank Breather Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Land Rover LR2, 2014 Land Rover LR2, and 2013 Land Rover LR2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The fuel filler neck is positioned at the rear of the vehicle, above the RH rear wheel. The filler head and cap is covered by a molded plastic cover which is electrically locked when the vehicle is locked.

The filler cap is a conventional screw-in type which is secured to the vehicle with a lanyard. The filler cap must be securely fitted to ensure that the tank venting system is sealed. The cap has a locking mechanism which gives an audible click when the cap is correctly tightened.

The filler neck is a stainless steel fabrication which is secured to the vehicle body with a bracket and bolt. There is a metal stub pipe attached to the filler neck allows to which the fuel tank breather pipe is connected.

The fuel filler pipe attaches to a stub at the rear of the fuel tank which incorporates a check valve. The check valve is a spring loaded cover which acts as a one-way valve, allowing the tank to be filled but preventing fuel leaving the tank into the filler pipe.