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Lotus Service Notes Section LK
11. Ensure the pump/sender unit, FLVV, roll-over valve and associated pipework is fitted to the tank, with the
earth braid fitted onto the '10 O'clock' position pump mounting stud.
12. Loose fit the LH tank mounting cradle ensuring that the earth braid is fitted beneath the head of the hori
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zontally disposed front fixing bolt.
13. As the tank is raised into position, feed the vent pipe through its hole in the chassis wall. Feed the LH end
of the tank into the cradle, and raise the tank into position taking care not to trap or pinch the fuel pipes
or wiring harness. Retain with the RH cradle, noting that no washer is fitted at the horizontally disposed
front fixing point. Torque tighten the cradle fixing bolts to 24 Nm.
14. Continue the installation in reverse order to removal, and ensure that the 'shear panel' is fitted beneath
the fuel tank bay before driving the car.
LK.5 - FUEL PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY
The combined fuel pump/gauge sender unit is mounted in the left hand end of the tank top surface. A
removeable panel is provided in the top of the chassis crossmember in the cabin, which provides access to
the fuel pipe connections and harness connector, but if the pump/gauge sender unit is to be replaced, the tank
must be removed from the chassis (see sub-section LK.4).
For fuel pump test procedures, refer to Engine Repair Manual B120T0327J.
Polypropylene saddles
Fuel tank
Foam sponge
Rubber wedge Earth braid Support
cradle
L59b
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