13 63 590 Replacing fuel pump relay

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Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.

Switch off ignition.

Fold down right side trim in luggage compartment.

Fig 1: Folding Right Side Trim In Luggage Compartment

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Detach fuel pump relay (1).

After removal of fuel pump relay and during engine starting sequence:

the fuel pump no longer operates,
the engine does not start.

Fig 2: Detaching Fuel Pump Relay

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NOTE: Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.
Check stored fault messages.
Rectify faults.
Now clear the fault memory.