Suction Jet Pump, Removing And Installing

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For AWD vehicles, the fuel tank is divided into a left and right chamber. To move the volume of fuel from the left fuel tank chamber to the right baffle housing -1- of the fuel delivery unit -2-, a suction jet pump -3- is utilized.

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Suction Jet Pump Function

Function of the suction jet pump is based on a simple physical principle: A suction jet from the electrical fuel pump is compressed by a nozzle in the suction jet pump and is thereby accelerated. This acceleration causes the surrounding fuel to be drawn in and be forced to the baffle housing of the fuel delivery unit.

Malfunctions from Faulty Suction Jet Pump

CAUTION:

Tow-in due to faulty suction jet pump.

If the suction jet pump is defective, the vehicle can stop running due to lack of fuel even if the fuel tank is up to ¹ /₄ filled.

If the suction jet pump does not function, up to 15 liters (4 gallons) of fuel (up to approximately ¹ /₄ ) remains in left chamber of fuel tank which cannot be extracted by the fuel delivery unit.

If the vehicle stops running due to lack of fuel even if the fuel tank is up to ¹ /₄ full check if the Transfer Fuel Pump -G6- is OK. Refer to Transfer Fuel Pump -G6-, CHECKING .

If the fuel pump is OK, but the suction jet pump does not function:

-- Fill approximately 5 liters (5 quarts) of fuel.

-- Start the engine.

If the engine now starts:

-- Replace the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . The fuel tank is not available separately.