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Removing and installing high-pressure pump (engine codes CARA, CEXA und CEXB) — VW

Removing and installing high-pressure pump (engine codes CARA, CEXA und CEXB) on VW: 11 steps, engines CARA, CEXA, CEXB, CASA.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps 7 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)

  • Renewed: seals

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  • Risk of irreparable damage to high-pressure pump if allowed to run dry.The high-pressure pump must first be filled with fuel before the engine is started. — Install toothed belt for high-pressure pump .
  • Bleed fuel system after installing high-pressure pump Fuel supply system - diesel engines20.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove intake manifold upper part .
  2. Removing toothed belt for high-pressure pump .
  3. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach guard for high-pressure line.
  4. Unscrew union nuts (1 … 4) and place high-pressure lines to one side.
  5. Disconnect electrical connector (3).
CARA? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Remove fuel supply hose (1) and fuel return hose (2).
  2. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove high-pressure pump. [Note: If the fuel pressure regulating valve N276 or the high-pressure pump have been changed, the learnt values for the regulating valve must be reset using the vehicle diagnosis testerin guided functions; Resetting learnt values for fuel pressure regulating valve.] [Note: Renew seals and gaskets.The fuel return line must not be kinked, damaged or blocked.]
  3. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to high-pressure pump if allowed to run dry.The high-pressure pump must first be filled with fuel before the engine is started. — Install toothed belt for high-pressure pump .
  4. Install high-pressure lines.
  5. Install upper part of intake manifold .
  6. Bleed fuel system after installing high-pressure pump Fuel supply system - diesel engines20.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.