Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING: The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Refer to: PETROL AND PETROL-ETHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Refer to: DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system, depressurize the air suspension.
Refer to: AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM DEPRESSURIZE AND PRESSURIZE
Remove the fuel filler cap.
Remove the trim around the fuel filler pipe.
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Remove the rear road wheels.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE - TDV6 3.0L DIESEL/TDV8 4.4L DIESEL/V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL/V8 N/A 5.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL
Remove the right rear wheel arch liner.
Refer to: REAR WHEEL ARCH LINER
- Release the breather hose from the fuel filler pipe.
- Release the evaporative emission cannister hose.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the body paint work.

Remove the fuel filler flap assembly.
Remove the nut from the fuel filler pipe.
NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

Release the air suspension hoses from the body.
CAUTION: Make sure to support the lower arm with suitable axle stands.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
Remove the driveshaft.
Refer to: REAR DRIVESHAFT - V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL/V8 N/A 5.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL
- Position a suitable transmission jack under the rear subframe assembly.
  General Equipment: Transmission jack
- Support the rear differential with a suitable block.
NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

Remove the bolts and the clip.
NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.
- Remove and discard the rear subframe bolts.
- Remove the support bracket bolts.
- Loosen the remaining support bracket bolt and move clear of the rear subframe.
WARNING: Make sure the rear subframe assembly is adequately supported.
- Lower the transmission jack slowly.
- The rear subframe will lower from the front.
WARNING: Make sure the rear subframe assembly is adequately supported.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.
- Measure the distance between point A and point B. The distance must not exceed 110mm.
- If the distance is greater than 110mm the transmission jack must be raised.
WARNING: Make sure the rear subframe assembly is adequately supported.

CAUTION: The subframe must not come in to contact with the bush cups as highlighted in the illustration.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.
- Check for contact of the rear subframe and the rear subframe bush cups.
- If contact has occurred the transmission jack must be raised.
WARNING: Make sure the rear subframe assembly is adequately supported.
- Remove the nut.
- Remove the clip and release the fuel filler pipe from the fuel tank.
WARNING: Make sure the rear subframe assembly is adequately supported.

Remove the bolt.
Release the fuel filler pipe from the stud and rotate as highlighted in the illustration.
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the body paint work.

Remove the fuel filler pipe from the vehicle.