1998 JAGUAR X308 fuel cap release

Engine - Intake Manifol
d
In-v
ehic
le Repair
Remov
a
l
W
A
RNING: BEFORE PROCEEDING, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT
THE WARNINGS GIVEN IN SECTION 100-00 (UNDER THE
HEADING 'SAFETY PRECAUTIONS') ARE READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
S p
ecial Tool(s)

Qu
ic
k Fit Connector Release Tool
310-044

Qu ic
k Fit Connector Release Tool
310-054

Inject or Remov
al Tools
303-539

F u
el Injection Pressu
re Test Equipment
310-058
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Carefully remove the en gine covers, taking care not to damage
the plastic fixings or the rubber inserts.

3. Depress
urise the fuel system.
E
n
sure that the ignition is
switched off and remove the
valve cap from the fuel cross-over pipe. Place a cloth
under the valve to collect any spillage.
Pla c
e a closed container, su
itable for collecting fuel,
adjacent to the vehicle. Remove the lid.
4. Connect the fuel injection pres sure test equipment 310 - 058

Engine - Intake Manifold Gaskets
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
WARNING: BEFORE PROCEEDING, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE WARNINGS GIVEN IN SECTION 100-00 (UNDER THE
HEADING 'SAFETY PRECAUTIONS') ARE READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
Special Tool(s)

Quick Fit Connector Release Tool
310-044

Quick Fit Connector Release Tool
310-054

Fuel Injection Pressu re Test Equipment
310-058
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Carefully remove the en gine covers, taking care not to damage
the plastic fixings or the rubber inserts.

3. Depressurise the fuel system.
Ensure that the ignition is switched off and remove the
valve cap from the fuel cross-over pipe. Place a cloth
under the valve to collect any spillage.
Place a closed container, su itable for collecting fuel,
adjacent to the vehicle. Remove the lid.
4. Connect the fuel injection pres sure test equipment 310 - 058
(or other suitable type). Insert the drain / bleed tube into the
fuel container. Follow the ma nufacturer's instructions and
depressurise the fuel system.

The fuel fil
ler cap is the same as
that used on non-ORVR systems.
The check valve assembly is a push fit into the end of the fuel filler tube and is accessible with the evaporative flange
removed. The valve has a light spring load ing and opens under the inflow of fuel.
ORVR Evaporative Loss Flange Assembly

The evaporative loss flange assembly is fitted to the top of the tank via a seal and locking ring arrangement identical to that
used for non-ORVR systems. The assembly is re moveable complete with the fitted components.
The fuel level vent valve (FLVV) is mounted in the ELF assembly via a bayonet fitting : it is turned approximately 90 °
clockwise to release. The grade vent valve and pressure sensor are push in fits via sealing gromme ts : note that, due to the
tight fit, removal of these components may require cutting the grommets. The fuel pump connector is push fitted and
crimped into a location tube on the underside of the flange.
It e
m
Par
t
Number
De
scr
iption
1—An
ti-s
urge valve
2—Pressure rel
i
ef pipe
3—Check v
a
lve
It
e
m
Par
t
Number
De
scr
iption
1—Fi
ll
level vent valve (FLVV) /
pressure relief valve assembly
2—Pres
sure
sensor
3—Grade vent
valve
4—Fue
l
pump connector
5—Lockin
g rin
g
6—Evaporative loss flange (ELF)
7—Seal
8—F
u
el pump link lead

Filler Cap and P
ipe
The fuel
filler cap with bayonet-type fixi
ng is located beneath a remote-release sp ring-latched lid on the rear saddle panel
on the left-hand-side of the vehicle.
Fuel Pum
p
The fu
el pump(s) is energized by an ECM co
ntrolled relay. Fuel is drawn by this pu mp and supplied to the fuel injectors via
the fuel line, filter and fuel rails.
Servicing of the fuel pump re quires fuel tank removal.
Ev
aporative Loss Flange Assembly
The evaporative-loss flan
ge asse
mbly is mounted centrally on top of the tank. The flange assembly consists of a removeable
steel cap which mounts the evaporative emissions system vapor outlet valves and, if applicable, a pressure sensor. The
external electrical supply to th e fuel pump(s) is also made via a connector on the flange.
The flange assembly is fixed to the tank by a locking ring which is turned usin g special tool JD-174. A seal is fitted between
the flange assembly and the tank. Three di fferent flange assemblies are applicable according to the evaporative emission
system fitted to the vehicle. The fl ange size and fixing are identical fo r the three systems, as described.
Removal of the evaporative flange assembly is necessary to gain access to th e fuel pump(s) and other internal components.
To remove the evaporative fl ange assembly the fuel tank must first be removed.
The evaporative flange variant assemblies are described, together with service information, in Section 303-13.
Fuel R
eturn
Excess fuel
is directed back to
the fuel tank via a return line.
Fuel Pum
p Relay
The
fuel pump relay,
under control of the ECM, switches power to the fuel pump motor.
I
nertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) Switch
The IF
S switch is located in the right-hand
side footwell behind the footboard carpet . When activated the switch isolates the
ignition system and fuel pump, releases any locked doors and disables unnecessary electrical systems. The system can be
reset by pressing down the flexible cover on the top of the switch.
• NOTE: The doors will not unlock if the IFS switch is tripped when the ignition switch is in position '0'.