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Removal & Installation

  1. Obtain radio anti-theft code. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove luggage compartment floor covering and fuel pump access cover. Disconnect wiring harness and fuel lines from fuel pump.
  2. Using Wrench (3217), loosen fuel pump screw cap. Remove flange and sealing ring from fuel tank opening. Loosen fuel pump by twisting it to left. Remove fuel pump from fuel tank.
  3. When installing fuel pump, ensure fuel gauge sending unit is not bent. Sending unit must be installed with a frontal angle of 5 degrees (70-75 degrees on Passat). Align mark on flange with fuel tank. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.