danewilson77
08-31-2011, 12:06 PM
Time: 1 hour
Parts: fuel pump 16146766942
Tank level: I had 7/8 tank and spilled maybe 1/4 cup...if that.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=EV53&mospid=47725&btnr=16_0373&hg=16&fg=15
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG0623.jpg
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG0624.jpg
Tools:
1. 10mm socket, 1/4" ratchet
2. Rags
3. 2 small tweakers (screwdrivers)
4. Wheel alignment tool (to plug supply tubing)
5. Hammer and large screwdriver.
***ENSURE CAR IS IN WELL VENTILATED AREA***
STEP 1 - Disconnect negative terminal on battery. Use 10mm socket here.
STEP 2 - Pull up on front edge of back seat to release clips. Set backseat aside.
STEP 3 - Remove sound damping material around fuel pump access plate. Mine just crumbled.
STEP 4 - Remove access plate by removing 4 10mm nuts. Slide electrical wiring up plate and set aside. Yes..you will likely see an unplugged connector. Some say this is used as a tamper kill switch during shipping...don't worry about it.
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG0626.jpg
STEP 5 - Disconnect electrical connection by pulling lock clip toward passenger side of car. As it unlock//slides...the connection will become disconnected.
STEP 6 - Disconnect supply tubing by releasing hose clamp. Use a small socket or screwdriver here. Have your tubing plug ready...then plug hole after disconnection. This was the biggest pita for me. I used the two small tweakers to work in along the side of the hose, to break the seal. There may be enough extra hose to just cut it, but I wasn't taking any chances.
STEP 7 - Using hammer and large screwdriver hit locking ring smartly at various opposite locations to rotate and loosen lock ring. Remove lock ring and set aside.
STEP 8 - Pull pump up and out slowly, allowing pump to drain off into tank. Some finagling has to occur here due to the way the level sender is designed. Remove blue lock gasket with the pump and do not drop in tank. I cleaned up the used gasket here and re-used. It looked brand new.
Gas level is right at the rim.
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG0628.jpg
STEP 9 - Re-assembly is in reverse of above direction. Ensure car smells of zero gas before making the connection at the negative battery terminal.
Also..do not install metal cover or backseat, until you turn key, wait 15 seconds, start car, and inspect for leaks.
HTC Thunderbolt+TT
Parts: fuel pump 16146766942
Tank level: I had 7/8 tank and spilled maybe 1/4 cup...if that.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=EV53&mospid=47725&btnr=16_0373&hg=16&fg=15
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG0623.jpg
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG0624.jpg
Tools:
1. 10mm socket, 1/4" ratchet
2. Rags
3. 2 small tweakers (screwdrivers)
4. Wheel alignment tool (to plug supply tubing)
5. Hammer and large screwdriver.
***ENSURE CAR IS IN WELL VENTILATED AREA***
STEP 1 - Disconnect negative terminal on battery. Use 10mm socket here.
STEP 2 - Pull up on front edge of back seat to release clips. Set backseat aside.
STEP 3 - Remove sound damping material around fuel pump access plate. Mine just crumbled.
STEP 4 - Remove access plate by removing 4 10mm nuts. Slide electrical wiring up plate and set aside. Yes..you will likely see an unplugged connector. Some say this is used as a tamper kill switch during shipping...don't worry about it.
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG0626.jpg
STEP 5 - Disconnect electrical connection by pulling lock clip toward passenger side of car. As it unlock//slides...the connection will become disconnected.
STEP 6 - Disconnect supply tubing by releasing hose clamp. Use a small socket or screwdriver here. Have your tubing plug ready...then plug hole after disconnection. This was the biggest pita for me. I used the two small tweakers to work in along the side of the hose, to break the seal. There may be enough extra hose to just cut it, but I wasn't taking any chances.
STEP 7 - Using hammer and large screwdriver hit locking ring smartly at various opposite locations to rotate and loosen lock ring. Remove lock ring and set aside.
STEP 8 - Pull pump up and out slowly, allowing pump to drain off into tank. Some finagling has to occur here due to the way the level sender is designed. Remove blue lock gasket with the pump and do not drop in tank. I cleaned up the used gasket here and re-used. It looked brand new.
Gas level is right at the rim.
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG0628.jpg
STEP 9 - Re-assembly is in reverse of above direction. Ensure car smells of zero gas before making the connection at the negative battery terminal.
Also..do not install metal cover or backseat, until you turn key, wait 15 seconds, start car, and inspect for leaks.
HTC Thunderbolt+TT