fuel pump

Do I need to remove the fuel tank on a 04 TD5 to change the in tank fuel pump or is there an inspection cover in the floor?

Thank you

Through the boot floor (getting the carpet up can be tricky).

Smc33 said:

Do I need to remove the fuel tank on a 04 TD5 to change the in tank fuel pump or is there an inspection cover in the floor?

Thank you

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there is a how to on here somewhere giving you the measurements of where to cut the carpet and boot floor.

undo the rear trim panel and it should peel up I think

Ok thanks, I was trying to find something on here but didn't have any luck

Smc33 said:

Ok thanks, I was trying to find something on here but didn't have any luck

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hi,if you use the quote button when replying,then it shows who you are replying to.

If you have the seven-seater, remove the seat trims in the boot floor and cut between the top or the bottom of the cut-outs, that will give you a flap to lift and get at the access plate. Don't cut both ends, just the one is enough.

Peter

gemsdad said:

hi,if you use the quote button when replying,then it shows who you are replying to.

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It was a general thanks to everyone, still learning on the site

listerdiesel said:

If you have the seven-seater, remove the seat trims in the boot floor and cut between the top or the bottom of the cut-outs, that will give you a flap to lift and get at the access plate. Don't cut both ends, just the one is enough.

Peter

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Do u mean where the seat fastens down on the floor? How much space is there between the floor and the tank?

Yes where the 3rd seats lock into the floor, if you have 3rd row seats.
I have just been out and took a few pictures of mine for you
Measurements where 55.5cm from the inside of the black trim, as show in the picture. And it's 38cm from each side of the car.

L90 BCM said:

Yes where the 3rd seats lock into the floor, if you have 3rd row seats.

I have just been out and took a few pictures of mine for you

Measurements where 55.5cm from the inside of the black trim, as show in the picture. And it's 38cm from each side of the car. View attachment 58617

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Thanks, not sure if I have the ⚽️⚾️🎾 to cut the floor away, will have a look

Smc33 said:

Thanks, not sure if I have the ⚽️⚾️�� to cut the floor away, will have a look

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I don't see why you need to cut the carpet, I did ours without resorting to the Stanley knife, and I know another chap who has too.

You do need to remove the carpet trim just inside the rear door, one of the boot mounted seats and the rigid plastic panel behind though.

Think it's the difference between an hours job and a 3 hour job, doing it the correct way as per rave.

Smc33 said:

It was a general thanks to everyone, still learning on the site

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ok,i was just trying to help you.

GDM said:

I don't see why you need to cut the carpet, I did ours without resorting to the Stanley knife, and I know another chap who has too.

You do need to remove the carpet trim just inside the rear door, one of the boot mounted seats and the rigid plastic panel behind though.

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cutting the carpet properly is making the job that much easier and quicker,plus it will be hidden anyway.

Ok thank you folks, will try and get carpet up and if not will get the knife out, thanks

Job done, managed to get carpet up and get it changed, had a bit of difficulty getting the new pump in and to sit right but got there. Thank you

It help, when fitting a new pump, to position the rubber seal on the lip of the fuel tank first, then install the pum, then the locking ring.....

After much swearing, I rang a friend for advice and the pump & locking ring were fitted in minutes after that!! :doh:

DIFFLOCK66 said:

It help, when fitting a new pump, to position the rubber seal on the lip of the fuel tank first, then install the pum, then the locking ring.....



After much swearing, I rang a friend for advice and the pump & locking ring were fitted in minutes after that!! :doh:

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Yes I discovered that, could have done with a 3rd hand....got there in the end although I'm not convinced the fuel gauge is working correctly 😥