16 14 010 Removing and installing/replacing fuel pump

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Draw off fuel from fuel tank. Refer to 16 00 005 Draining and filling fuel tank .

Remove fuel level sensor for fuel gauge. Refer to 16 12 001 Removing and installing/replacing fuel level sensor for fuel gauge .

Fuel tank structure:

Fuel level sensor (1) for fuel gauge

Discharge protection valve (2) with holder

Fuel pump (3) with fixture

Holder for connection (4) with corrugated pipe

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Structure

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Pull discharge protection valve (1) with holder in lower area forwards and slide upwards (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Discharge Protection Valve

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Press together holder for fuel pump (1) and slide fuel pump (2) upwards.

Fig 3: Identifying Holder For Fuel Pump And Fuel Pump

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Installation:

Check locking by pulling upwards on pump unit.

Pull fixture (1) forwards and slide (2) upwards.

Press corrugated pipe out of fixture (3).

Fig 4: Pressing Corrugated Pipe Out Of Fixture

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CAUTION: Carefully remove pump unit (1).

Fig 5: Removing Pump Unit

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Installation:

Make sure unit is not twisted during installation.