Removing and installing metering pump V54, Passat GTE — VW
Removing and installing metering pump V54, Passat GTE on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
Removing and installing
metering pump
V54
, Passat GTE
Removing
Note
Pay attention to correct part number of
metering pump
V54
(different versions)
Electronic Parts Catalogue
.
Checking
metering pump
V54
with
“end sealing valve”
Chapter
.
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.
Wear eye protection.
Wear protective gloves.
To release pressure, wrap a clean cloth around the connection and carefully loosen the connection.
Press securing lugs of bracket
2
to one side with suitable tool.
Push up
metering pump
V54
6
with bracket
2
and lift pump off fuel tank.
Disconnect connector
3
.
Take
metering pump
V54
6
out of guides
5
.
Separate fuel line
4
at quick release coupling. Seal fuel lines.
Release O-type clips
1
and pull fuel lines off
metering pump
V54
6
. 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:
Note
Install
metering pump
V54
6
in the correct orientation.
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 that retaining tabs
1
engage properly.
Check that fuel lines are properly secured in retainers
5
.
Note
If fuel lines make contact with body, they can transmit sound.
Check that fuel lines are correctly seated and routed; fuel lines must not make contact with body (risk of transmitting sound).
Specified torque
Chapter
“
Fittings location overview - fuel supply
”
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