Removing and installing fuel pump control unit J538 - vehicles with 2.5 ltr. TFSI engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear seat bench 72.
2. Remove back panel side trim (right-side) 70.
3. Take electrical connector (3) out of flange cover and unplug (press release tab).
4. Pull grommet (1) off flange cover (2).
5. Unclip retaining tabs (arrows) for flange cover.

6. Detach flange cover.
7. Unplug electrical connector (arrow) at flange.
8. Disengage handbrake cable (1) from bracket.
9. Remove bolts (4).
10. ⚠ Risk of overstretching electrical wiring.Lower fuel tank using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A by max. 20 mm so that fuel pump control unit can be detached together with electrical wiring harness and connector. — Remove bolts (3, 4, 5).
11. Lower fuel tank with engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A by max. 20 mm.
12. Detach bracket (3) with control unit (2), and at the same time guide out electrical connector and wiring harness for fuel pump control unit.
13. Install rear seat bench 72.
14. Install back panel side trim (right-side) 70.

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