Removal (7-Series)
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- Siphon out as much fuel as possible from fuel tank. Remove rear seat. Remove or cut insulation mat along perforated line and fold open. Remove rubber grommet. See Figure. Remove fuel pump/sending unit cover. Disconnect electrical connector.
- Disconnect fuel line. See Figure. Remove 8 lid nuts. Lift up lid as far as possible and swing it upward. Compress retaining hook on fuel pump Black housing. Remove fuel pump from fuel baffle White housing. Remove fuel pump and sender. See Figure. Remove fuel pump from sender. Remove hose clamp and carefully remove spiral hose. Remove fuel pump.