Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

Removing the Diesel Pump

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Fuel pump

Video tutorial

Is the diesel pump giving you trouble? Let's see how to remove it from inside the car's fuel tank. The diesel pump is located under the rear seat or under the panel in the boot.

Use a socket wrench to undo the screws securing the metal cap, then remove it from its seat. Wrap the entire perimeter of the metal sheet with absorbent paper, then, using a chisel, undo the large securing pin. Finally, disconnect the power connectors and the liquid circulation pipes.

Extract the floating fuel pump. Replace the damaged pump with a new one of the same type.


Updated on 3 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

How to Dismantle the Fuel Pump?
How to Dismantle the Fuel Pump?
(Various brands) Various To replace the fuel pump, you need to find the point of the carpet under which the part is located. Then, lift the carpet and loosen the fastening sc…
How to Remove the Fuel Pump
How to Remove the Fuel Pump
(Various brands) Various How to remove the fuel pump from your car? Let's see how to replace the fuel pump. The diesel pump is located in the fuel tank of the car. Remove the…
How the High-Pressure Pump Works in the Common Rail System
How the High-Pressure Pump Works in the Common Rail System
(Various brands) Various The high-pressure pump (HPFP = High Pressure Fuel Pump) is the beating heart of the injector. It receives low-pressure diesel from the feed pump and …

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Remove the Rear Seat of a Hyundai Tucson?

To remove the rear seat of a Hyundai Tucson, follow these steps. Start by moving the front seats to their most forward position to gain space. Next, locate the release lever on the underside of the rear seat, near the floor. Press this lever down while pulling the seat upwards to unlock it from the anchor pins. Once unlocked, tilt the seat upwards and forwards to remove it from its position. Repeat this process for both sides of the rear seat. Be careful of any electrical cables or components that may be connected to the seat during removal. Once the rear seat is removed, the disassembly is complete.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos