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Replacing the Fuel Pump on a Land Rover Defender TD5

Model: Land Rover Defender MK 5 - Years 1983-1990
Part: Fuel pump

In today's tutorial video, you will see the main instructions on how to remove and replace the fuel pump or the float pump on a Land Rover Defender TD5. First, remove the rear bumper and take off the metal shield located under the fuel tank; then lower the tank to access the fuel pump, as shown in the video. At this point, disconnect the fuel line and unscrew the retaining ring to extract the pump; simply replace it with the new one and reassemble everything, following the video to the end!

Updated on 10 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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