Range Rover Sport Fuel Tank Cradle removal

Burgerz51 said:

Hi. New to the site - Have a RR Sport 2007 and its just failed MOT on corroded fuel tank support plate.

I have jacked the car up and started undoing the bolts that hold the cradle in place, but after removing a few bolts noticed the fuel tank itself has started to drop. I have stopped work for now to seek advice.....

My question is - does this cradle hold the fuel tank in place too and can the cradle / support plate be removed and replaced with new one without the tank having to come out as well.

Thanks in advance. Andy

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Burgerz51 said:

Ah ha... i guess you could be right and I have probably opened up a thread which makes me look a fool.

How about this as an addition to the original post:

Whats the best way of removing the support plate without taking the fuel tank out? Any links or threads would be very useful? Thanks

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gstuart said:

Lol, nice to see u have a sense of humour, need it with a Land Rover

Seen a few threads around, will try and find one for u as u asked so nicely , lol

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Burgerz51 said:

Thanks - yes sense of humour certainly needed owning one of these - and very deep pockets !!!

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gstuart said:

I’ve got a D3 so feel ur pain, lol

Here u go , a few links

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic43464.html?highlight=Fuel+tank+cover

https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/fuel-tank-lower-cradle-165944.html?highlight=Fuel+tank

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Burgerz51 said:

Bang on - thanks for this - back under the car i go...

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blue beasty said:

You'll have lots more room to work under there if you remove the vehicle weight bearing surface......or ground

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gstuart said:

Or even easier just do this so can have plenty of access, lol

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