urgent: fuel pump line removal

S

Sim_Simma

Senior member
Im trying to remove the fuel pump on my 2.5 e85 and I'm struggling to work out how to remove the fuel line. Im basically being very careful as to not damage the plastic connection so any advice would be much appreciated
20130215_152239_zpsfa7b135f.jpg
 
The TIS image isn't clear enough to really help and the descriptive is useless, but It says "to disconnect feed line - press ring in direction of fuel filter and pull out"

Hope this helps? :)
 
Ewazix said:
The TIS image isn't clear enough to really help and the descriptive is useless, but It says "to disconnect feed line - press ring in direction of fuel filter and pull out"

Hope this helps? :)
Click to expand...

It may well do thanks a lot mate :)
 
I just changed my fuel pump and it was a nightmare. My 20 year old Z4 2.5i has plenty of rust underneath and everything was hard going, but long story short, disconnect the battery, remove the aluminium plate, the big steel plate including the exhaust mounts ( one wouldn't undo so I spun it out of the way), move the heat shield out of the way, remove the diagonal bar, support the exhaust, and undo the two brackets on the rear box. No3 fuel pump removal tool from Amazon will undo the locking ring on the fuel pump, but you need to modify it by squaring of the slots to make the diameter smaller, and file the ends to points to fit into the bumps on the ring, a 21mm spanner will turn is as no room for the L bar supplied to turn it. Slide the clip to pull the plug off, push the grey clip towards the filter, and pull out the fuel line. Unscrew the locking ring (less than half a tank required, or drain into a bucket) pinch the blue and yellow plug on the inside and remove pinch the clips on both fuel lines, and remove the fuel pump with combined filter. More information available and pictures of my tool mods.
 
Try a few doses of Redex before you resort to changing the pump. It sorted mine out.
 
Swpeet 2Pcs Universal Fuel Pump Removal Tool Kit, Fuel Tank Cover Lid Remove, Fuel Pump Module Spanner Wrench, Adjustable Lock Ring Spanner with 1/2" Adapter Compatible with Benz and BMW https://amzn.eu/d/3y5DcU1
 
Thanks Rockhopper
I already have the scars from changing the pump and filter. Horrible black fuel came out of the fuel pump EML on and codes for blocked fuel filter, lean bank 1 and bank 2 (straight 6?)
 
Ewazix said:
The TIS image isn't clear enough to really help and the descriptive is useless, but It says "to disconnect feed line - press ring in direction of fuel filter and pull out"

Hope this helps? :)
Click to expand...
I had a thinned bent 15mm spanner to push the grey clip and pull the fuel pipe out.
 
Major Havoc said:
I just changed my fuel pump and it was a nightmare. My 20 year old Z4 2.5i has plenty of rust underneath and everything was hard going, but long story short, disconnect the battery, remove the aluminium plate, the big steel plate including the exhaust mounts ( one wouldn't undo so I spun it out of the way), move the heat shield out of the way, remove the diagonal bar, support the exhaust, and undo the two brackets on the rear box. No3 fuel pump removal tool from Amazon will undo the locking ring on the fuel pump, but you need to modify it by squaring of the slots to make the diameter smaller, and file the ends to points to fit into the bumps on the ring, a 21mm spanner will turn is as no room for the L bar supplied to turn it. Slide the clip to pull the plug off, push the grey clip towards the filter, and pull out the fuel line. Unscrew the locking ring (less than half a tank required, or drain into a bucket) pinch the blue and yellow plug on the inside and remove pinch the clips on both fuel lines, and remove the fuel pump with combined filter. More information available and pictures of my tool mods.
Click to expand...
I had to go into the fuel tank to fit a higher pressure fuel filter/regulator as part of my supercharger install last year. I bought a Laser Tools 7107 which is suitable for BMW/LandRover lock-rings. Fits like a glove and works perfectly :thumbsup: 7107_Packaging_LEFT.jpg7107_Right.jpg
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom