64 12 600 Removing and installing or replacing fuel pump

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Special tools required:

13 3 010 . See FUEL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left underbody paneling. See 51 47... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT UNDERBODY PANELLING .

Seal off water hoses at fuel pump with special tool 13 3 010.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 13 3 010

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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.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release hose clamps (2) and detach fuel hoses.

Unscrew bolt (3).

NOTE: Secure fuel pump (4) against falling out.

Remove fuel pump (4) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Pump

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Installation:

Observe direction of flow of fuel pump (4).

Replacement:

Detach fuel pump (4) from fuel pump holder.