Removing and installing fuel pump unit, fuel gauge sender and suction jet pumps (for vehicles model year 08 ►) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

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• The fuel pump housing is filled with fuel. Fuel may run out if housing is tipped or canted.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Observe safety precautions before beginning work.
2. Pull off connectors (1) and (2) as well as hose connections (3) and (4) below right sender flange.
3. Unclip hose coupling (heater supply) (arrow) from fuel pump unit.
4. Remove sender flange.
5. Unclip black filler hose connection (arrow) (from suction jet pumps) from fuel pump unit housing.

6. Disconnect fuel supply line at fuel pump unit (arrow) (to suction jet pumps on left side of fuel tank). [Note: The fuel pump housing is filled with fuel. Fuel may run out if housing is tipped or canted.]
7. Unscrew fuel delivery unit in bottom of fuel tank by turning approx. 90° to left .
8. Now unclip fuel gauge sender on right side (arrow) of fuel tank and remove upwards.
9. Install in reverse order.
10. Unclip and remove fuel gauge sender on left side of fuel tank.
11. On left side of fuel tank, now unclip bracket for suction jet pump (arrow).
12. Install in reverse order.

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