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.
Fuel Pump
The fuel pump consists of:
| 1 | Electrical pump | 10 | Service life filter |
| 2 | Sensor for fuel level reading | 11 | First filler valve (cat flap type). |
| 3 | Level arm | 12 | Connector |
| 4 | Float | 13 | Valve port |
| 5 | Sock filter | 14 | Flange |
| 6 | Reservoir contents:
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15 | Parking heater's connection |
| 7 | Safety valve, opens at 700 ± 100 kPa. | 16 | Flow to engine |
| 8 | Digital jet valve, opens at:
closes at:
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17 | Closed port |
| 9 | Reducing valve low pressure, only on AWD as well as FWD US, (Low Pressure Relief Valve), opens between 20 and 50 kPa, otherwise closed. | 18 | Dual flow |
The function of the fuel pump is to ensure that the correct pressure and glow is maintained at the fuel rail on the request of the engine control module (ECM).
The fuel pump is electrically powered via the Pump Electronic Module (PEM) with variable outputs to supply varying fuel pressure/flow and is grounded in the body via the fuel pump control module.
The engine control module (ECM) has diagnostics for the fuel pump function to check for correct pressure and electrical open-circuits. The engine control module (ECM) can also diagnose the fuel pump control module. Also see. FUEL PRESSURE REGULATION, DIAGNOSTICS
The fuel pump can be activated and its status read off using the diagnostic tool.
The pressure in the fuel rail can be measured by connecting a manometer to a service nipple. This nipple is on the right-hand end of the fuel rail.
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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.