Lotus 2004 ELISE Service Notes page 268

Lotus Service Notes
Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure
This procedure should be used prior to disconnecting any part of the fuel line.
- Pull out the fuel pump fuse (on the left
hand side of the engine bay bulkhead, as
shown), start the engine, and run until it
stops from starvation. Crank the engine
for a further few seconds.
- If the engine is a non-runner, pull out the
fuel pump fuse, and crank the engine
for 20 seconds to minimise residual fuel
pressure.
- Disconnect the battery.
It is recommended first to release the
quick fit connector located to the rear of
the coolant header tank:
- Release the retaining clip securing the
pipe joint to the header tank bracket.
- Slide the orange coloured safety lock to
allow access to the connector release
buttons.
- Surround the pipe joint with a shop towel
to absorb fuel contained in the pipework
before pressing the release buttons and
separating the joint.
Orange
safety lock
Fuel pipe
from tank
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LK.4 - FUEL TANK
The 10.6 U.S. gall. (40 litre) stainless steel fuel tank is mounted within the chassis crossmember between
the passenger compartment and engine bay, and is secured against foam mouldings by two support cradles from
beneath. The fuel filler connects with the right hand top of the tank, and the fuel pump/fuel gauge sender unit
is mounted into the left hand top surface. A removeable panel is provided in the top of the chassis crossmem-
ber in the cabin, and provides access to the fuel pipe connections and harness connector. If the pump/gauge
sender unit is to be replaced, the tank must first be removed from the chassis.
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Fuel pump
fuse (20A)
WARNING: Be aware of the possibility of full
pressure retention in the fuel line caused by
a system fault.
Fuel pipe to
engine
- Before re-making the joint, ensure that the or-
ange safety lock is fitted onto the pipe connector
in the orientation shown in the illustration.
- Push the male pipe end fully into the female
connector until a click is heard. Pull on the pipe
to ensure complete engagement.
- Slide the orange safety lock over the connector
to prevent accidental pressing of the release
buttons.
- Secure the pipe/connector using the pipe clip
on the header tank bracket.
Release
button
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