Thread: Freelander fuel filter

Standing in front of vehicle its on the RHS. Look behind the battery towards rear of car you will see 2 cylindrical objects, one is the fuel filter the other is one of the fuel pumps. You should be able to unplug the sensor and remove the hoses using the quick release fittings. It is easier to work on when removed from vehicle.

Originally Posted by big harold

Standing in front of vehicle its on the RHS. Look behind the battery towards rear of car you will see 2 cylindrical objects, one is the fuel filter the other is one of the fuel pumps. You should be able to unplug the sensor and remove the hoses using the quick release fittings. It is easier to work on when removed from vehicle.

I've been looking for a filter like whats on the Disco, looks nothing like that

It is situated behind the right rear wheel. Take off the wheel, the plastic wheel arch lining and you will see the tray, hold in place by two bolts, one of which is a pain to get at (size 10 they are, btw). You will find two main devices, one is the fuel lift pump, the other the filter. To get it out, you will have to disconnect the complete assembly. Make sure to clamp the hoses securely on reassembly.

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Originally Posted by Jojo

It is situated behind the right rear wheel. Take off the wheel, the plastic wheel arch lining and you will see the tray, hold in place by two bolts, one of which is a pain to get at (size 10 they are, btw). You will find two main devices, one is the fuel lift pump, the other the filter. To get it out, you will have to disconnect the complete assembly. Make sure to clamp the hoses securely on reassembly.

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Thanks Mate. I will have a look see next time the Daughter comes over, whats big harold referring to?
I looked there and it reassembles something more like a one way valve.
Is it a spin on like the Disco or an inline like whats found on a pertrol car?

Thanks Lionel

Sorry I have a 2001 TD4 didn't realise that they were different. Sorry for confusion I am only a Big Dumb Bastard.

My handbook says "The fuel filter is located on the left-hand side of the engine compartment bulkhead".

So it looks like it can be located in different locations in different positions depending on the year.

Garry

Originally Posted by big harold

Sorry I have a 2001 TD4 didn't realise that they were different. Sorry for confusion I am only a Big Dumb Bastard.

Don't feel bad Ole Mate, I'm still not convinced it's in the right rear wheel arch either, no offense Jojo.
I crawled all over and under it on Sunday, to the point of laying the rear seats over and removing the inspection plate for the fuel sender pick up.
I then traced the fuel lines down the left chassis rail to the position you described but there is not the filter I expected, like I said earlier, it looks like a valve of some sort with quick release connectors. It did not seem big enough to be a fuel filter or any type I have seen before.
Could one of the Land Rover mechanics chip and set me straight please.
Thanks for all the responses.
Just for the record, it's a 2003 TD4 Freelander.
Cheers Lionel

Originally Posted by garrycol

My handbook says "The fuel filter is located on the left-hand side of the engine compartment bulkhead".

So it looks like it can be located in different locations in different positions depending on the year.

Garry

Have you looked as indicated - that is what my Freelander workshop manual says you will find the fuel filter for earlier TD4s. The handbook has pictures and explains how to replace it.