Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

Removing and installing fuel pump

Removing

1. Remove guard.






2. Loosen strap and pull fuel pump down a little.






3. Clamp intake hose shut with a pinch clamp. Pull off wire connectors, remove pressure fuel hose and catch escaping fuel.






4. Loosen hose strap, then remove fuel pump.

Installing

1. Install pressure fuel hose hollow bolt with new seals. Torque to 16 - 23 Nm / 1.6 - 2.3 mkp.

Note: Hollow bolt seals have different thicknesses and must be installed correctly. Place thicker seal between coupling and pump body; thinner seal between coupling and head of hollow bolt.

2. Install wire connectors to appropriate terminals.
3. Pull cover over wire terminals and position rubber ring for installation.

Note: To prevent corrosion, make sure that cover fits properly.

4. Slide intake fuel hose on pump nipple and secure with hose clamp.
5. Remove pinch clamp from intake fuel hose.
6. Position fuel pump for installation (top electrical terminal inclined back 35°) and secure with flap.
7. Check hose connections for leaks
8. Install guard.