Lotus 2004 Eleven Service Notes page 136

Lotus Service Notes
EH.4 - ENGINE REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
It is recommended to remove the rear clamshell prior to powertrain removal in order to improve access,
and to reduce the possibility of paint damage. The engine may be removed from above, with or without the
transmission. The following procedure applies to the engine/transmission assembly, but to avoid disturbing
the suspension, refer to sub-section FJ.5 to separate the engine from the transmission before withdrawing the
engine alone.
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.
WARNING: Be aware of the possibility of full pressure retention in the fuel line caused by a system
fault.
Orange
safety lock
Fuel pipe
from tank
L64
Fuel pump
fuse (20A)
- Before re-making the joint, ensure that the or-
Fuel pipe to
ange safety lock is fitted onto the pipe connector
engine
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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