16 14 200 Removing and Installing or Replacing Fuel Pump
16 14 200 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Fuel Pump
Special tools required:
- 16 1 190
- 33 5 070
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work.
Avoid skin contact (wear gloves).
Ensure absolute cleanliness when working on the open fuel system. Contaminants in the fuel tank can impair driving operation or may even result in vehicle breakdown.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off fuel
- Remove right rear seat
Cut carpet (1) along the indicated cutting edge with a carpet knife.
Cutting edge from the centre of the rear threaded hole to the end of the rear carpet.
IMPORTANT:
The front carpet must not be trimmed.
Watch for cables that may run under the carpet.
To prevent damage to the body, the carpet must be raised slightly during cutting.
Fold both carpets (1) to the side.
Unfasten screws (2).
Remove cover for service opening (3).
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Disconnect fuel line (2).
If necessary, disconnect fuel line for independent heating.
Installation:
Check seal (3), replace if necessary.
Fit special tool 16 1 190 with wide web (1) towards rear onto locking ring (2).
Connect special tool 33 5 070 to 1/2" reversible ratchet head (3) and position on special tool 16 1 190.
Release locking ring (2) in anticlockwise direction.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Pull out pressure regulator (1) upwards in direction of arrow.
Feed out hose line (2) from fuel tank with pressure line.
Installation:
Make sure hose line is correctly installed.
Unlock and detach quick-connect couplings (1).
Installation:
Make sure quick-release fasteners are correctly engaged.
Press tabs (2) outward in direction of arrow and remove fuel pump (3) in upward direction.
Installation:
Make sure installation position of the lower fine screen on the fuel pump in the surge tank is correct.
Make sure fuel pump is correctly latched in the surge tank.