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How to Remove the Fuel Pump on Volkswagen Golf 5 1.9 TDI

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 5, Golf 5, Golf V - Years 2003-2008
Part: Fuel pump

In this tutorial, you will learn the main instructions for removing and replacing the fuel pump on a fifth-generation Volkswagen Golf with a 1.9 TDI engine. First, open the rear hatch and remove the rear seat by lifting it upwards. Next, remove the fuel pump cover and then disconnect the fuel line and the electrical connector, as shown in the video. Now, unscrew the pump collar to remove the pump; simply replace it with the new one, using the original spare part, and reassemble everything.

Updated on 9 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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