Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

NOTE: If necessary, draw off some fuel with a scavenging pump.

Fuel Pump Location:

1. Lift out the trunk insulation.
2. Remove the fuel pump cover plate screws and the cover plate.

Supply And Return Lines:

3. Mark the fuel lines and hoses for identification and remove.
4. Pull the slide on the electrical connector to one side and remove the connector.
5. With BMW special tool (16 1 020) remove the large coupling nut.

In Tank Fuel Pump:

6. Carefully remove the fuel level sender and lay it aside.
7. Compress the safety hooks on the fuel pump holder and pull out the pump.
8. Remove the electrical connectors, fuel hoses, fuel damper, check valve and pull the pump out of the fuel pump console.
9. Remove the filter screen retaining screw and lift of the filter.
10. With a new seal reinstall in the reverse manner.