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Removing Fuel Pump Relay from Volkswagen Passat

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

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Today, locate the fuel pump relay and remove it from a second series Volkswagen Passat. First, open the bonnet: it is necessary to remove the fuel pump fuse found in the fuse box inside the car on the driver's side before removing the relay.

To access it, remove the side plastic cover. Next, take off the plastic cover located at the top right of the engine and disconnect the fuel pump relay.

Then, replace it with a new one, using the original spare part.


Updated on 31 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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