Removal & Installation

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

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

Fig 1: Removing Left Underbody Paneling

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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 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.

Installation:

Observe direction of flow of fuel pump (4).

Replacement:

Detach fuel pump (4) from fuel pump holder.

Fig 2: Detaching Fuel Pump From Fuel Pump Holder

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