16 14 010 Removing and installing/replacing fuel pump (US vehicles with N51 engines)

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Special tools required:

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IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!

Ensure absolute cleanliness when working on the open fuel tank.

Contaminants in the fuel tank can impair driving operation or may even result in vehicle breakdown!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw Off Fuel From Fuel Tank
Remove Rear Seat Bench

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2) from right side of fuel tank.

Fig 1: Screws And Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release union nut (2) and lay fuel feed line slightly to one side.

IMPORTANT: Always grip union nut (2) at hexagon (3).

Ensure that sealing faces are clean.

Catch escaping fuel

Installation:

For tightening torque refer to 16 12 3AZ in 16 12 FUEL DELIVERY .

Unlock quick-release fastener of vent line (4) and detach.

Fig 2: Plug Connection, Union Nut, Hexagon Nut And Vent Line

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Lever out remainder of torque breakoff head (1) (if provided) with a screwdriver in direction of arrow.

Release hose clip of clamping ring (2) completely.

NOTE: A flexible extension can be used to release the hose clamp, e.g. special tool 00 9 252.

Press clamping ring (2) part at open end in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 3: Breakoff Head, Clamping Ring And Removal Directions

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Installation:

Make sure that service cover is installed in correct position.

Indentation (2) on clamping ring must line up with raised section (1) of tank.

Pin on service cover (3) must line up with indentation on clamping ring.

Hose clip with torque breakoff head (4) must always be replaced.

Tighten hose clip until torque breakoff head (4) breaks off.

Fig 4: Indentation, Raised Section, Service Cover And Breakoff Head

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Carefully raise service cover.

Unlock and disconnect vent line and fuel feed line (1).

Unlock retaining lugs (2) on both sides of plug housing (3) and detach plug housing (3) from service cover.

Installation:

When installing the service cover, make sure that seal (4) is correctly situated in the tank opening.

Seal (4) must always be replaced.

Remove service cover.

Fig 5: Fuel Feed Line, Retaining Lugs, Plug Housing And Seal

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Disconnect plug connections (1) for both fuel level sensors.

Disconnect plug connection (2) for grounding cables.

IMPORTANT: The grounding cable on the filter box must not be released!

Fig 6: Fuel Level Sensor Plug Connections And Grounding Cable Connection

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Unlock and disconnect fuel feed line (1).

IMPORTANT: Do not use any tools to release the fuel feed line.

Turn fuel pump in direction of arrow (counterclockwise) and remove.

Installation:

Ensure correct engagement.

Fig 7: Fuel Feed Line And Removal Direction

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