Fuel Filler Neck (G2422808): Removal

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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 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.

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
Use the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) approved diagnostic equipment to depressurize the air suspension.
Refer to: AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM DEPRESSURIZE AND PRESSURIZE
Drain the fuel tank.
Refer to: FUEL TANK DRAINING
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Open the fuel flap.
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Remove the fuel filler cap.
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2-post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING
Remove the right rear wheel arch liner.
Refer to: REAR WHEEL ARCH LINER
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Release the evaporative emission canister hose.
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Release the breather hose from the 5 clips.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Release the hose from the 4 clips.
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the body paint work.

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- Release the for clips.
- Remove the fuel flap assembly.
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Release the air suspension hoses from the 3 clips at the right side.
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Release the air suspension hose from the 3 clips.
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Release the air suspension hose from the 2 clips at the left side.
WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.

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- Remove the nut.
- Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the fuel filler neck from the fuel tank.
Remove the rear driveshaft.
Refer to: REAR DRIVESHAFT
NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

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Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
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- Position the transmission jack below the rear subframe.
  General Equipment: Transmission jack
- Use a suitable wooden block to support the rear differential.
NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

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- Remove and discard the rear subframe bolt.
- Remove the support bracket bolt.
- Loosen the remaining support bracket bolt and reposition the bracket as illustrated.
CAUTION: Make sure the rear subframe assembly is supported.

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Use the transmission jack to lower the rear subframe front section carefully away from the vehicle.
WARNING: Make sure the rear subframe assembly is adequately supported.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

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- 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 rear subframe must not come in to contact with the bush cups as highlighted in the illustration.

NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

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- Check the contact of the rear subframe rear section and the bush cups.
- If the contact has occurred the transmission jack must be raised.
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the body paint work.

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- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Remove the bolt.
- Carefully remove the fuel filler neck from the vehicle.