Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Suction Jet Pump: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following when doing this:
The coupling must audibly engage when locking.
Note the color coding when installing the coupling, refer to Coupling Allocation !
Pull on the coupling to make sure it is secure.
Disconnecting the coupling, refer to COUPLING, DISCONNECTING .
-- Pull the suction jet pump from the fuel level sensor 2 side (on the vehicle left) to the right side. If necessary, use a threaded wire.
-- Connect the suction jet pump -B- and line -A- to the fuel delivery unit.
-- Check that it is securely seated by pulling against it!
Do not bend the fuel level sensor 2 float arm when installing.
-- Make sure there are no kinks in the fuel lines when installing them.
-- Insert the fuel level sensor 2 into the fuel tank.
-- Connect the suction jet pump to the sensor in the inside of the fuel tank. The suction jet pump locking tabs -arrows- must engage.
-- Install the fuel delivery unit seal into the fuel tank opening dry.
-- Coat the inner side of the seal with fuel.
-- Press the flange downward against the spring force and move the flange into its installed position.
- The tab -2- on the flange must lie between the tabs -1 and 3- on the fuel tank.
- The -arrow- points in the direction of travel.
-- Tighten the lock ring.
-- Install the fuel delivery unit, refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR .
-- Pay attention to the installed position of the cover -B-.
The -arrow- on the cover must point in the direction of travel.
B - Fuel level sensor 2 cover.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.