Removing fuel pump unit: VW Passat B6 (AXZ, BLV, BWS, CDVA, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010)

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• Press in securing ring to release fuel line.On vehicles with auxiliary heater the connector and the fuel line of the metering pump V54 must also be separated.
• Do not cant wrench T10202 and press against locking ring firmly. If the wrench slips off, the fuel delivery unit can be damaged. — Lift flange.
• Press in safety ring of coupling (A) to release fuel line.
• If delivery unit is to be renewed, drain old delivery unit before disposal.Observe waste disposal regulations.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Prerequisites:Fuel tank must not be more than 3/4 full. This ensures that the fill level is below the flange of the fuel delivery unit. — If necessary, empty fuel tank using fuel extractorVAS 5190:
2. Remove seat bench General body repairs, interior72Rear seats.
3. Remove cover (1) with fuel pump control unit J538(2) from fuel delivery unit.
4. ⚠ Fuel supply line is pressurised. Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid possible injury and skin contact. Before loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully pulling hose off connection. — First check that connector (A) is securely seated by pulling the connector without pressing the catch. The connector can cause a fault if it has not been fitted correctly.
5. Pull 5-pin connector (A) and fuel line (B) off flange. [Note: Press in securing ring to release fuel line.On vehicles with auxiliary heater the connector and the fuel line of the metering pump V54 must also be separated.]

6. Open locking ring using wrench T10202.
7. ⚠ Do not cant wrench T10202 and press against locking ring firmly. If the wrench slips off, the fuel delivery unit can be damaged. — Lift flange.
8. Separate coupling (A) and remove suction-jet pump (B). Do this by pressing lugs (arrows) together. [Note: Press in safety ring of coupling (A) to release fuel line.]
9. Disconnect coupling (A) to suction jet pump. [Note: Press in safety ring of coupling (A) to release fuel line.]
10. Pull fuel line (B) off fuel delivery unit. Do this by pressing lugs together (arrows).
11. Pull seal and fuel delivery unit out of opening of fuel tank. [Note: If delivery unit is to be renewed, drain old delivery unit before disposal.Observe waste disposal regulations.]

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