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Removing Fuel Pump BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Fuel pump

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Today, in this video tutorial, you will learn how to remove the fuel pump from a BMW 3 Series. First, open the trunk and remove the covering on the right side: then take off the plastic cover to access the fuel pump.

Next, lift the rear seat and disconnect the electrical connector of the pump and the fuel line; now unscrew the fuel pump ring so you can pull it up and remove it, as shown in the video. Then replace it with the new one!


Updated on 30 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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