Removal and installation of a fuel nozzle (Freelander 2)

Avoid open source of flame, sparks or flammable substances.

After stopping the engine, wait at least one minute before starting any repairs to the fuel injection system.

Clean the area around the element and remove foreign material from it. Plug all openings. Use new caps.

Do not disassemble fuel injectors or clean their nozzles, even with ultrasonic equipment. Install new fuel injectors if necessary.

The fuel injectors should be installed in their original position.

Before storing the nozzle in an upright position, plug the nozzle nozzle to prevent damage.

Fuel injectors should be stored upright and plugged immediately after removal to prevent fuel leakage.

If a new item has been installed, configure using Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment.

Bleed air from the fuel system by cranking the engine to bleed air from the system.

NOTE: If the fuel injector kit needs to be removed or replaced, the installation must be done in pairs. Nozzles 2 and 3, 1 and 4, respectively.

Removing

1. Disconnect the battery ground wire. Refer to procedure: Specifications (414-00 Charging system - General information, Specifications).

2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Procedure: Engine Cover - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4 (501-05 Interior trim, Removal and installation).



4. Remove the high pressure fuel supply line and discard it as no longer needed.

Ensure that both ends of the fuel line remain in contact until both union nuts have been loosened and the area near the connections has been thoroughly cleaned.

Plug all openings. Use new caps.

6.

CAUTION: Note the location of the nozzle clamp pin.

7.

Before storing the nozzle in an upright position, plug the nozzle nozzle to prevent damage.

Fuel injectors should be stored upright and plugged immediately after removal to prevent fuel leakage.

Replace washer. Mark the position of the plastic mounting sleeve.

Installation

1. Install the fuel injector. Tightening torque: Stage 1: 5 Nm. Stage 2: 130°

Clean the element of dirt and grease. Install a new sealing washer.

2. Install a new high pressure fuel line, but do not fully tighten at this stage.

CAUTION: Clean the element of dirt and grease.

3. Tighten the high pressure fuel line. Tightening torque: Stage 1: 22 Nm. Stage 2: 25 Nm

4. Connect the return hose and secure it.

5. Install motor protection. Refer to Procedure: Engine Cover - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4 (501-05 Interior trim, Removal and installation).

6. Remove air from fuel system.

CAUTION: Bleed air from the fuel system by cranking the engine to bleed air from the system.

7. If a new item was installed, configure using Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment.