Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 310-00

Fuel System - General Information

Low-Pressure Fuel System Bleeding - TDV8 3.6L Diesel (G939052)

GENERAL PROCEDURES
  • 19.50.23
  • Fuel system bleed - low pressure
  • TDV8
  • 0.10
  • USED WITHINS

Special Tool(s)

E56747

310-116(LRT-19-006A)

Adapter - fuel pressure check

WARNINGS:

  • Do not carry out any repairs to the fuel system with the engine running. The fuel pressure within the system can be as high as 1650 bar (23,931 lb-sq-in). Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

  • Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

  • If fuel contacts the eyes, flush the eyes with cold water or eyewash solution and seek immediate medical attention.

  • Place the vehicle in a well ventilated, quarantined area and arrange ' No Smoking/Petrol Fumes' signs about the vehicle.

  • Wait at least 30 seconds after the engine stops before commencing any repair to the high-pressure fuel injection system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

  • Wash hands thoroughly after fuel handling, as prolonged contact may cause irritation. Should irritation develop, seek medical attention.

  • Do not carry or operate cellular phones when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTIONS:

  • Make sure that any protective clothing worn is clean and made from lint-free non-flocking material.

  • Make sure the workshop area in which the vehicle is being worked on is as clean and as dust free as possible. Foreign matter from work on clutches, brakes or from machining or welding operations can contaminate the fuel system and may result in later malfunction.

  1. Remove the engine cover.
  2. Remove the Schraeder valve cap.
  3. E78684
    Install the special tool union to the Schraeder valve.
  4. E78685
    Connect a suitable clean piece of clear tube to the special tool.
      • Position the piece of clear tube in a suitable fluid container.
      • Open the valve on the special tool.
  5. Turn the ignition key to position II to operate the fuel pump.
  6. NOTE:

    The fuel pump will only operate for a set time and will switch off if it does not see a crank signal.

    Repeat the above procedure until air-free fuel flows from the piece of clear tube.
  7. Disconnect the piece of clear tube from the special tool.
      • Remove the container.
      • Close the valve on the special tool.
  8. Remove the special tool.
  9. Install the Schraeder valve cap.
  10. Install the engine cover.