Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Fuel Pump

Technical Values







Preliminary work

Preliminary work - Carrera 4
1. Place protective covers on the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Remove luggage compartment cover.







4. Remove cover for tank flange. Unscrew four M6 cap nuts -2-, remove the four washers and lift off the lid. Check seal for signs of damage.
5. Remove fuel level sensor
6. Empty the fuel tank until the fuel level is below the pump.

Removing fuel pump

Removing fuel pump - Carrera 2







1. Turn fuel pump anti-clockwise (bayonet lock) and guide it carefully out of the opening of the tank (pay attention to installation position).

Subsequent work

Subsequent work - Carrera 4
1. Install fuel level sensor.
2. Install cover for tank flange. Position and tighten four cap nuts and washers. - Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.).
3. Install luggage compartment cover.
4. Connect ground lead at the battery.
5. Fill the fuel that you removed back into the tank.
6. Carry out a function test and check the system for leaks.
7. Remove protective covers.