3.
Tigh
ten the securing clamp, re
ar muffler to intermediate
muffler.
4. Lower the ramp.
Fuel Tank and Lines - Fuel Tank and Li
nes
Description an
d Operation
Fuel Tank
Parts List
The steel fuel tank is located inside the trunk and mounted across the vehicle behind the passenger compartment bulkhead.
The fuel tank is held in posi tion by two retaining straps fi tted to body-mounted brackets.
The fuel tank has an integral non-adjustable fill er pipe and integral breather and vapor pipework.
A single fuel pump is mounted inside the tank on vehicles with normally aspirated engines. For vehicles with supercharged
engines, two pumps are fitted in the tank. Fuel is drawn by the pump(s) from the fuel tank and supplied via the fuel lines
and 70 micron filter to the fuel rails.
The fuel lines run from front-to-rear down the vehicle's left-hand-side.
Ite
m
Part
Number
Descr
iption
1—Fu
el filler latch box
2—Pressure reli
ef pipe, ORVR
(shown) / tank breather pipe on non-ORVR systems
3—Tank grounding
cable
4—Evaporative flan
ge assembly
(ORVR type shown)
5—Trunk elec
trical harne
ss (part of)
6—Fue
l
level sensor
flange/connector
7—Fu
el tank retaining straps
8—F
u
el tank retaining stra
ps adjustable clamps
9—Fu
el tank retaining straps lower brackets
10—Tank vapor outlet pipe to un
derflo
or pipe quick-fit connector
11—F
u
el filler latch bo
x water drain pipe
Fuel Tank and Lines - Fuel Tank
Re
mo
val and Installation
Remov
a
l
•
NO
TE: This removal/installation procedure is applicable to all tank assembly variants.
S
p
ecial Tool(s)
R
e
lease tool 5/16" snap coupling
310-054
F u
el tank retaining strap cam adjuster
310-094
1. Remove the battery. For additi onal information, refer to
Section 414
-01
Battery, Mounting and Cables
.
2. Re
move the trunk floor carpet.
3. Remove the trunk front liner. Fo r additional information, refer
to Section 501
-05
Interior Trim and Ornamentation
.
4. Re
move the rear lamp assembly interior trim finisher. For
additional information, refer to Section 417
-01
Exterior
Ligh
ting.
5. Re
move the trunk seal retainer
. For additional information,
refer to Section 501
-0 5
Interior Trim and Ornamentation
.
6. Re
move the trunk side liner, lefthand. For additional
information, refer to Section 501
-05
Interior Trim and
Or
n
amentation
.
7. WARNING: B E
FORE PROCEEDING, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT
THE WARNING NOTES GIVEN IN SECTION 100-00 (UNDER THE
HEADING 'SAFETY PRECAUTIONS') ARE READ AND
UNDERSTOOD.
Remove the trunk side liner, righthand. For additional
information, refer to Section 501
-05
Interior Trim and
Or
n
amentation
.
8.
Drain th e fue
l tank using a suitab
le suction pump/tanker. If the
On-board Refueling Vapour Recove ry (ORVR) system is fitted,
refer to Section 310
-00 Fu
el System
- General
Information
.
9. Fr
om under the vehicle, identify the fuel feed and return
tank/pipe connections which are located above and slightly to
the rear of the rear axle assembly.
1. Locate the fuel feed pipe.
2. Locate the fuel return pipe.
10
.
Disconnect the fuel feed and return pipes from the fuel tank
F
it special tool JD-203 around
the pipe as shown. Press
the tool in between the fuel pipe and tank connector to
release the quick-fit tangs. While holding the tool firmly in,
pull out the fuel pipe.
Repeat
for the second pipe.
Plu
g the tank outlet connectors and the fuel pipes.
11
.
From the underside of the vehicl e, release the fuel filler latch
box drain pipe from the clip on the spare wheel well.
12
.
Disconnect and reposition the tr unk harness if it is routed
between the filler tube and the ta nk breather or pressure relief
pipe.
1. Disconnect the lefthand re ar lamp harness connector.
2. Disconnect the fuel flap lock actuator connector.
3. If fitted, disconnect the lefthand side marker lamp
connector and harness fro m the underside of the
vehicle. Withdraw the marker lamp harness and
grommet through the trunk floor access hole.
4. Release the harness securi ng clip from the mounting
bracket.
Wi
thdraw the trunk harness from between the filler tube
and the breather pipe or pressure relief pipe.
13. Disconnect the tank harness connections.
pipe.
3
. Tie the drain pipe to th
e filler tube using a ratchet
strap. Trim strap.
10
.
Reconnect the trunk harness connections.
1. If fitted, connect the wi ring to the accelerometer.
2. Connect the wiring to the fuel level sensor harness.
3. Connect the wiring to th e fuel pump connector.
4. If fitted, connect the wiring to the pressure sensor connector.
11
.
Reconnect the lefthand side trunk harness if it has been
necessary to move it for access. Route the harness behind both
the filler tube and breather or pressure relief pipe.
1. Fit the harness securing cl ip to the mounting bracket.
2. Connect the fuel flap lock actuator connector.
3. Connect the lefthand rear lamp harness connector.
4. If applicable, feed the side marker lamp harness through the access hole in the floor and reseat the
sealing grommet.
On
the underside of the vehicl
e, fit the side marker lamp
connector and fix the harness to the securing clips.
12
.
On the underside of the vehicle, fit the drain pipe to the
securing clip.
13. On the underside of the vehicle, reconnect the fuel feed and
return pipes.
R
emove the plugs from the tank
and fuel feed and return
pipes.
1.
Push the fuel feed pipe into the quick-fit tank
connector. Ensu re the pipe is fully home.
2. Push the fuel return pi pe into the quick-fit tank
connector. Ensu re the pipe is fully home.
14. Fit the trunk side liner, lefthand. For additional information,
refer to Section 501
-0 5
Interior Trim and Ornamentation
.
15 . F
it the trunk side liner, righthan
d. For additional information,
refer to Section 501
-0 5
Interior Trim and Ornamentation
.
16 . F
it the trunk seal retainer. For a
dditional information, refer to
Section 501
-05
Interior Trim and Ornamentation
.
17 . F
it the rear lamp assembly
interior trim finisher. For
additional information, refer to Section 417
-01
Exterior
Ligh
ting.
18 . F
it the trunk front liner. For a
dditional information, refer to
Section 501
-05
Interior Trim and Ornamentation
.
19 . F
it the trunk floor carpet.
20. Ensure that the fuel feed pi pes in the engine compartment
are reconnected after tank draining.
21. Re-fit the battery. For additional information, refer to Section
414
-0 1
Battery, Mounting and Cables
.
22 . Carry ou
t a leak test of the evaporative emissions system.
WARNING: NEVER USE A CFC 12 ANALYZ
ER OR NAKED FLAME TYPE.
Leak tests should be carried out with a UV spot lamp or an electronic analyzer which is dedicated to HFC 134A refrigerant.
Handling Lubricati
ng Oil
Av
oid breathing lubricant mist; it can cau
s
e irritation to the respiratory system.
Always use fresh oil from a sealed containe r and do not leave oil exposed to the atmosphere for any reason other than to fill
or empty a system. PAG oil is very hygr oscopic (absorbs water) and will rapidly become contaminated by atmospheric
moisture.
PAG oil is NOT compatible with previously used mineral based oi ls and must NEVER be mixed. Do not re-use oil when it has
been separated from refrigerant, following a re covery cycle. Dispose of used oil safely.
System Maintenance
Plug pipes an
d units immediatel
y after disconnection an d do not remove the plugs until immediately before making the
connection. Do not leave the system open to atmosphere.
The receiver drier must be renewed if the compressor has failed or if it is susp ected that debris may be present in the
system.
It is not always necessary to renew th e receiver drier if the correct procedur es have been followed. However, if a
component or part of the system is left dismantled for more than five minutes, it may be advisable to renew the receiver
drier. This guidance is based on UK average humidity levels; lo cations with lower humidity levels will be less critical to
moisture contamination. It must be stressed however th at there is not a safe period for work to be carried out in.
Do not use any replacement parts su pplied without transit plugs and seals - return them to the supplier.
Diagnostic equipment for pres sure, mass and volume should be calibrated regularly and certified by a third party
organization.
Use extreme care when handling and securi ng aluminum fittings; always use a backing spanner and take special care when
handling the evaporator.
Use only the correct or re commended tools for the job and apply the manufacturer's torque specifications.
Graph - High S
ide Pressure against Ambient Temperature
Probable
causes of faults may be found by comparing actual
system pressures, registered on your manifold gauge set or
recovery / recharge / recycle station, and the relevant pressure to temperature relationship graph. The following chart
shows the interpretation that ma y be made by this difference.
• NOTE: The A/CCM will disengage the compressor clutch should the evaporator temperature fall to 0°C.
• NOTE: Graphs are typical for HFC 134A
The 'Normal' condition is that which is relevant to the prevailing evaporator temperature.
System Pressure Fault Classification
• NOTE
: If erratic or unusual gauge move
ments occur, check the equipment against a known (calibrated) manifold gauge
set.
This table should be used in conjunction with the graphical representations of 'High side' pressure / ambient temperature
and 'Low side' pressure / evaporator temperature.
Leak
Test
F
a
ults associated with low re
frigerant charge weight and low pressure ma y be caused by leakage. Leaks traced to
mechanical connections may be caused by to rque relaxation or joint face contamination. Evidence of oil around such areas
is an indicator of leakage.
Models that have fluorescent tracer dye incorporated into the refrigeration system can be checke d for non-apparent leaks by
scanning with a high intensity ultraviolet lamp. The location of leaks can be pinpointed by the bright yellow glow of the
tracer dye.
CAUTION: Observe ALL safety precautions associated with ultraviolet equipment.
Should a leak be traced to a joint, check that the fixing is secured to the correct tightening torque before taking any other
action.
When examining the system for leaks, chec k the compressor shaft seal and evaporator.
Charge Re
covery (system depressurization)
The process of
charge r
ecovery will depe
nd on the basic characteristics of your chosen recovery / recycle / recharge
equipment, therefore, follow the manu facturer's instructions carefully.
Remember that compressor oil may be drawn out during this process, take note of the quantity recovered so that it may be
Lo
w side
gauge reading
High s i
de
gauge reading
Fau l
t
Cause
No
r
mal
No
r
mal
Di
sc
harge air initially cool then
warms up
Mois
ture in system
N
ormal
to low
No
r
mal
As aboveAs above
LowLowD
i
scharge air slightly cool
Ref
r
igerant charge low
LowLowDi
scharge air warm
Refr
igerant charge very low
LowLowDi
scharge air slightly cool or frost
build up at expansion valve
Expansion valve st
uck closed
LowLowDi
scharge air slightly cool,
sweating or frost after point of restriction
Restri
ction in High side of system
HighLowCompressor noisyDe
fe
ctive compressor reed valve
HighHighD
i
scharge air warm and high side
pipes hot
Refri
gerant charge high or inefficient condenser
cooling due to air flow blockage or engine cooling fans
not working
HighHighD i
scharge air warm / Sweating or
frost at evaporator
Expans ion valve st
uck open