64 12 600 Removing and installing or replacing fuel pump

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Special tools required:

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Diesel only:

WARNING: Bear in mind the heater number when replacing the fuel pump (independent heating metering pump).

For this purpose, read out the heater number via the BMW DIS system and use this number to select the associated fuel pump from the table below.

In the event of incorrect installation, fuel can escape and black smoke can be issued when the independent heater is started.

NOTE:

FUEL PUMP SPECIFICATION

	Build date up to 09/2006	Build date from 09/2006
Heater number:	6 974 470	9 112 792
Fuel pump:	DP40: 6 951 678 (black housing)	DP41: 6 979 466 (grey housing + yellow warning sticker)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Left Underbody Panelling

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

Fig 1: Using Special Tool (133010) To Seal Water Hoses At Fuel Pump

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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.

Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Pump Mounting Screw

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release hose clamps (2) and detach fuel hoses.

Disengage rubber retainers (3).

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

Installation:

Observe direction of flow of fuel pump (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Pump, Plug Connection, Hose Clamps And Rubber Retainers

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