Land Rover Monthly

REPLACING THE FUEL TANK SHIELD

NEED TO KNOW

TIME: Around 2 hours.

DIFFICULTY:

TOOLS: General workshop tools including ET10, 10, 12 and 18mm spanners and sockets, socket extension bar. Vehicle lift because doing this on the ground, or even with the Evoque on ramps, would be prohibitively difficult.

MODEL: Range Rover Evoque 2012 to 2018. Similar job, but different part on Discovery Sport.

PARTS AND COSTS: Fuel tank shield (2.2 diesel and 2.0 Ingenium) LR041435, from around £185 to £307 depending on supplier and if aftermarket, OEM or Genuine.

WORK SAFELY:

• Ensure axle stands or vehicle lift are correctly rated for the vehicle and in serviceable condition.• Ensure the vehicle• Wear protective gloves or barrier cream to protect skin from fluids, oils and sharp edges of components.• Wear a dust mask and eye protection as required when working under the vehicle.

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