does anyone have any experience or knowledge about dropping the fuel tank on a 1995 Range Rover 4.0? I have a problem where the fuel gage always reads empty, I was told it was the sender or something and I would have to drop the tank in order to reach it for replacement. I checked the gage and it works, so how hard is it to drop a fuel tank on a SUV like this?

 

FUEL TANK, PUMP AND GAUGE SENDER UNIT -PRE-
ADVANCED EVAPS
Service repair no - 19.55.01 - Fuel Tank
Service repair no - 19.45.08 - Fuel Pump
Service repair no - 88.25.32 - Fuel gauge Tank Unit
Remove
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Petrol Models Only: Depressurise fuel system.
See this section.
3. Remove contents of fuel tank into an approved
closed container.
4. Remove fuel filler neck. See this section.
5. Raise vehicle on four post lift.
6. Position container beneath fuel filter to catch
spillage.
7. Petrol Models Only: Disconnect feed pipe from
fuel filter.
8. Diesel Models Only: Disconnect feed pipe at
connection, forward of fuel tank.
9. Disconnect return pipe, forward of tank.
10. Plug pipes and connections.
11. Support tank with jack.
12. Remove 3 nuts and 2 bolts securing tank cradle
to floor pan.à´Š19 FUEL SYSTEM NEW RANGE ROVER
44 REPAIR
13. Lower tank by 150mm. Disconnect multiplug
from fuel tank unit.
14. Lower tank assembly. Remove from jack.
Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.
Disassemble
15. Remove tank from cradle.
16. Slacken clip. Remove fill breather pipe from tank
unit.
17. Disconnect feed and return pipes from tank unit.
Remove each pipe from 2 fuel tank clips.
18. Remove tank unit retaining ring using
LRT-19-001. Remove assembly from tank.à´ŠLAND ROVER V8
45 REPAIR
WARNING: A quantity of fuel will be
retained in the unit, care must be taken to
avoid excessive spillage during removal.
19. Remove tank unit sealing rubber and discard.
Reassemble
20. Fit new sealing rubber.
21. Fit tank unit. Align location marks.
22. Fit retaining ring using LRT-19-001.
23. Connect fuel feed and return pipes to tank unit.
Tighten to 16 Nm (12 lbf.ft)
24. Secure pipes to fuel tank clips.
25. Position fill breather pipe to tank unit. Secure
with clip.
26. Position tank in cradle.
Refit
27. Raise fuel tank assembly on jack until multiplug
can be connected to tank unit.
28. Raise tank. Align cradle mounting points. Secure
with nuts and bolts.
29. Remove plugs from pipes and connections.
30. Petrol Models Only: Using new ’O’ ring,
connect fuel spill return pipe. Tighten to 16 Nm
(12 lbf.ft)
31. Petrol Models Only: Using new ’O’ ring,
connect fuel feed pipe to filter. Tighten to 20 Nm
(15 lbf.ft)
32. Diesel Models Only: Connect fuel feed and
return pipes.
33. Lower vehicle.
34. Refit fuel filler neck. See this section.
35. Refill fuel tank.
36. Reconnect battery negative lead.à´Š19 FUEL SYSTEM NEW RANGE ROVER
46 REPAIR
FUEL TANK, PUMP AND GAUGE SENDER UNIT -ADVANCED
EVAPS
Service repair no - 19.55.01 - Fuel Tank
Service repair no - 19.45.08 - Fuel Pump
Service repair no - 88.25.32 - Fuel Gauge Tank Unit
Remove
WARNING: Ensure that fuel handling
precautions given in 01 - Introduction are
strictly adhered to when carrying out
following instructions.
CAUTION: before disconnecting any part
of the system, it is imperative that all dust,
dirt and debris is removed from around
components to prevent ingress of foreign matter
into fuel system.
Remove
1. Raise vehicle on 4 post ramp.
2. Disconnect battery earth lead.
3. Depressurise fuel system. See this section.
4. Drain fuel tank completely. See this section.
NOTE: Fuel tank draining includes removal
of fuel filler neck.
5. Position container beneath fuel filter to catch
spillage.
6. Disconnect fuel feed pipe at rear of filter.
7. Disconnect fuel return pipe.
8. Remove and discard ’O’ rings. Plug all pipes and
connections.
9. Support tank with jack.
10. Remove 3 nuts and 2 bolts securing tank cradle
to floor pan.
11. Lower tank by 150mm (6in) and disconnect 2
multiplugs from tank unit.
12. Lower tank assembly and remove from jack.à´ŠLAND ROVER V8
47 REPAIR
Disassemble
13. Remove tank from cradle.
14. Disconnect and remove breather hose from
pressure sensor.
15. Disconnect feed and return pipes at tank unit
and remove pipes.
16. Remove tank unit locking ring using LRT-19-009.
WARNING: A quantity of fuel will be
retained in the unit. Care must be taken to
avoid excessive spillage during removal.
17. Remove tank unit using the lifting eye provided.
CAUTION: Do not lift the unit using the
feed and return stubs as this may damage
the stubs.
18. Remove tank unit sealing rubber and discard.
Reassemble
19. Fit new sealing rubber to tank unit.
20. Carefully fit tank unit and align aperture tab.
21. Tighten retaining ring to 35Nm (26lbf.ft)using
tool LRT-19-009.
22. Fit fuel pipes and engage to tank clips.
23. Fit breather hose to pressure sensor.
24. Position tank in cradle.
25. Position tank assembly to jack.à´Š19 FUEL SYSTEM NEW RANGE ROVER
48 REPAIR
Refit
26. Raise fuel tank assembly on jack until multiplugs
can be connected.
27. Connect multiplugs to tank unit.
28. Raise tank and align to mountings. Secure tank
with nuts and bolts.
29. Remove plugs from pipes and connections.
30. Connect and tighten fuel feed and return unions
using new ’O’ rings.
31. Lower vehicle.
32. Fit fuel filler neck. See this section.
33. Refill fuel tank.
34. Connect battery earth lead.
FUEL TANK FILLER CAP - ADVANCED EVAPS
Service repair no - 19.55.08
Remove
1. Open filler flap.
2. Remove nut securing retaining strap to body.
3. Remove cap.
Refit
4. Fit cap, ensuring that it is tightened in
accordance with instruction label.
5. Position cap retaining strap to stud and secure
with nut.
6. Close fuel filler flap.

 

Sorry but the pictures that go with it don't copy over from the pdf file

 

Hey! has the gas tank been replaced by the dealer yet? I just got a recall notice that the gas tanks on these may crack and leak. I know it is old news, but just wanted to throw that out there.

 

It would be worth a call to the dealer, amke sure you have your Vin # when you call.
Mike

 

this one's ez. just disconect all your fuel lines from the tank. remove the gas tank straps and lower you tank. it's easier if your tank is low on fuel. you can do this on the ground make sure you have a jack and some help. one more thing. disconnect your battery first.