Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing metering pump -V54-, Golf and Golf Estate
 Note
| Pay attention to correct part number of metering pump -V54-
(different versions)
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue. |
Note
| Observe safety precautions for working on fuel supply system
→ Rep. gr.00. |
| Observe the rules for cleanliness when doing all work on the
fuel supply system
→ Chapter. |
| Always observe the safety precautions when working on the
fuel supply system
→ Chapter. |
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Switch off electrical consumers. |
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Switch off auxiliary/supplementary heater and switch off
ignition. |
The fuel system is pressurised.Danger of injury through fuel
spray.Always wear safety goggles.Always wear safety gloves.To release
pressure, wrap a clean cloth around the connection and carefully loosen
the connection.
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Lower fuel tank until metering pump -V54- is accessible
→ Rep. gr.20. |
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Press retaining tabs of bracket -1-
in -direction of arrow- to side,
using a suitable tool. |
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Push up metering pump -V54--5-
with bracket -1- to remove upwards
from fuel tank. |
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Separate connector -2- from
metering pump -V54--5-. |
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Take metering pump -V54--5- out
of guides -4-. |
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Release quick-release coupling of fuel line
-3-. Seal fuel lines. |
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Open clip -6- and pull fuel
lines off metering pump -V54--5-.
Seal fuel lines. |
Note
| There are different types of the metering pump -V54-
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue. |
| Different versions; only metering pump -V54- with end
sealing valve permissible; pay attention to correct part number
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue |
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| Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When
installing, note the following: |
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Renew bracket if retaining tabs -1-
and -5- are damaged or broken off. |
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Insert metering pump -V54--6-
into bracket so that O-type clips -8-
are seated in guides -5- and
connector -2- does not make contact
with bracket. |
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Engage electrical wire -3- in
guides -arrows-. |
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Install bracket with metering pump -V54--6-
ensuring proper engagement of retaining tabs
-1-. |
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Check that fuel lines are properly secured in retainers
-5-. |
Note
| If fuel lines make contact with body, they can transfer
sound. |
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Check that fuel lines are correctly seated and routed; fuel
lines must not make contact with body (risk of transferring
sound). |
| → Chapter „Overview of fitting locations - fuel supply system“ |
| Fuel tank; Removing and installing fuel tank
→ Rep. gr.20. |
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Note
Check fuel delivery rate as described in “Guided Fault
Finding” function, vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault
Finding” mode.
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Removing
Note
Pay attention to correct part number of metering pump -V54-
(different versions)
→ Electronic Par ...
Other materials:
Starting conditions for auxiliary heater, auxiliary heater mode
Auxiliary heater coded in Gateway
Reserve fuel level not reached
No crash shut-off
No event entries blocking start procedure
Has been put into servic ...
Checking metering pump -V54- with end sealing valve
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If you are uncertain as to whether the metering pump -V54--C-
has an end sealing valve or not, connect e.g. hand vacuum pump
-VAS 6213- to connection -A-.
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Use hand-operated vacuum pump to a generate a vacuum of ...
Checking holding pressure
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Pressure tester -VAS 6550-
Removal wedge -3409-
Connector cable -VAS 6550/3-3-
Connector cable -VAS 6550/3-4-
Vehicle diagnostic tester
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Testing quantity of fuel delivered
Removing and installing metering pump -V54-, Golf GTE