Removing Left Fuel Pump

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Both connection units must be removed in order to remove the left fuel pump.

Fig 1: Identifying Right And Left Fuel Pump

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Right fuel pump (arrow shows direction of rotation for fitting)
Left fuel pump (arrow shows direction of rotation for fitting)

Disconnect the electric connectors and plug connections for the fuel lines on the left connection unit -2- . Then remove the connection unit (filter unit).

Fig 2: Identifying Left And Right Connection Unit
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1. Right connection unit with pressure regulator
2. Left connection unit with fuel filter
Disconnect the sucking jet pump at the fuel pump. To do this, press on the left and right and pull off the connection.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Sucking Jet Pump At Fuel Pump
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Raise the right connection unit slightly and disconnect the fuel pump line at the Y-piece (on the right side).
Turn the left pump approx. 90° to the left until it disengages at the tank floor. Remove the fuel pump from the tank.

Fig 4: Turning Fuel Pump
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