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How to remove the fuel pump from the Volkswagen Golf?

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, Golf 4, MK 4 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Fuel pump

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In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the fuel pump from the Volkswagen Golf 4, a very simple and quick operation. Before proceeding, ensure that the key is not inserted to operate safely.

Start by lifting both rear seats from the base, then tilt the backrests and move the carpet located in the rear right area. Next, open the large circular cap by removing the three screws, disconnect the power connector along with the fuel pipes, and unscrew the outer ring.

At this point, you can extract the pump from the tank and install the replacement if necessary.


Updated on 2 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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