Defender. Manual - part 195
Fuel System - General Information - Quick Release Coupling
General Procedures
• WARNINGS:
After carrying out repairs, the fuel system must be checked visually for leaks. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in personal injury.
Do not carry or operate cellular phones when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable
vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related
components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in personal injury.
If fuel contacts the eyes, flush the eyes with cold water or eyewash solution and seek immediate medical
attention.
This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling
precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Wash hands thoroughly after fuel handling, as prolonged contact may cause irritation. Should irritation develop,
seek medical attention.
• CAUTIONS:
Diesel fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is therefore
essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to
any open orifices or lines. Failure to follow this instruction may result in foreign matter ingress to the fuel injection
system.
Make sure the workshop area in which the vehicle is being worked on is as clean and as dust free as possible.
Foreign matter from work on clutches, brakes or from machining or welding operations can contaminate the fuel system
and may result in later malfunction.
1. Disconnect the fuel line quick release coupling.
Push the fuel line quick release buttons and pull the 2
halves of the fuel line to disconnect.
CAUTION: Make sure the fuel line quick release