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Removing and installing metering pump V54, Golf and Golf Estate — VW

Removing and installing metering pump V54, Golf and Golf Estate on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.

Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.

factory workshop text

📋 Procedure

Removing and installing
metering pump
V54
, Golf and Golf Estate
Note
Pay attention to correct part number of
metering pump
V54
(different versions)
Electronic Parts Catalogue
.
Removing
Note
Observe safety precautions for working on fuel supply system
Rep. gr.
00
Safety instructions
.
Observe the rules for cleanliness when doing all work on the fuel supply system
Chapter
.
Always observe the safety precautions when working on the fuel supply system
Chapter
.
Switch off electrical consumers.
Switch off auxiliary/supplementary heater and switch off ignition.
CAUTION
The fuel system is pressurised.
Danger of injury through fuel spray.
Always wear safety goggles.
Always wear safety gloves.
To release pressure, wrap a clean cloth around the connection and carefully loosen the connection.
Lower fuel tank until
metering pump
V54
is accessible
Rep. gr.
20
Fuel tank; Removing and installing fuel tank
.
Press retaining tabs of bracket
1
in
direction of arrow
to side, using a suitable tool.
Push up
metering pump
V54
5
with bracket
1
to remove upwards from fuel tank.
Separate connector
2
from
metering pump
V54
5
.
Take
metering pump
V54
5
out of guides
4
.
Release quick-release coupling of fuel line
3
. Seal fuel lines.
Open clip
6
and pull fuel lines off
metering pump
V54
5
. Seal fuel lines.
Installing
Note
There are different types of the
metering pump
V54
Electronic Parts Catalogue
.
Different versions; only
metering pump
V54
with end sealing valve permissible; pay attention to correct part number
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:
Renew bracket if retaining tabs
1
and
5
are damaged or broken off.
Renew O-type clip
7
.
Insert
metering pump
V54
6
into bracket so that O-type clips
8
are seated in guides
5
and connector
2
does not make contact with bracket.
Engage electrical wire
3
in guides
arrows
.
Install bracket with
metering pump
V54
6
ensuring proper engagement of retaining tabs
1
.
Check that fuel lines are properly secured in retainers
5
.
Note
If fuel lines make contact with body, they can transfer sound.
Check that fuel lines are correctly seated and routed; fuel lines must not make contact with body (risk of transferring sound).
Specified torque
Chapter
“
Overview of fitting locations - fuel supply system
”
Fuel tank; Removing and installing fuel tank
Rep. gr.
20
Fuel tank; Removing and installing fuel tank
.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.