Fuel Tank Sender Unit; Fuel Gauge; Fuel Pump - Lotus Esprit Series Workshop Manual

FUEL SVSTEbI
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6 .
Release the clips and remove the rubber hoses connecting the fuel tonks to
the f i l l e r necks, first disconnect :he breother pipes from the f i l l e t necks.
7.
From each tank, remove the two bolts securing the tank i n the body. One
bolt is i n the forward port of the rear wheel arch and the other belt on the
inside (chassis side).
1.
Reverse the removal instructions.
FUEL
TANK
To Remove
1.
Remove the engine cover.
2.
Remove the battery.
3.
Remove
RH
4. Visconnect sender unit electrical connections.
5.
Unscrew the three screws securing the sender unit to the top of the tank.
To Replace
1.
Fit a new sealing ring and coat the threads of the three retaining screws with
Avdelbond-A-115 or similar.
that excess does not fall into tank. Tighten screws to
(hand tight), do not overtGhten as the $osket w i l l distort and screw threads
may strip.
2.
Reverse the removal instructions from

FUEL GAUGE

Detailed instructions for removal and replacement of the fuel gauge are given i n
M
Section

FUEL PUMP

To Remove
1.
Disconnect the battery.
2.
Remove the pipes from the pump which i s accessible from under the LH side
o f the vehicle on the back of the engine bulkhead.
petrol pump fitted under the
plug in the pipe from the tanks, otherwise the fuel w i l l drain out.
Issue
04/78
SENDER UNIT
RH
engine compartment floor panel to gain access to the top of the
fuel tank.
INSTRUMENTS.
under the heading
Ensure a l i threads are fitted, but take care
4 1.
to
RH
engine compartment floor ponel.
5 7 lbs/ft
to only
Some vehicles have the
Insert a