Help needed to change UB fuel pump

Iggy75 · 19th July 2013, 11:18

Hi, I've just bought a new under bonnet fuel pump for my 2003 CDT and would really appreciate any advice on fitting it.

I've looked through the forum and can only find a 'how to' for the in tank pump.

Connecting the ub pump looks simple enough but not sure how to remove the old one and what precautions should be taken.

Thanks in advance for any help.

James.uk · 19th July 2013, 11:37

The easiest way. is to remove the battery and battery holder, and whilst your at it, change the lil filter next to it..

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Heddy · 19th July 2013, 17:58

Be prepared, you will need a Torx bit set for the battery holder, you may wish to have new jubilee clips to hand too, the originals if fitted are crimped ones. Small screwdriver needed to depress tag on pump connector. When removing battery be careful not to lose radio code if applicable. Put some rags underneath the pump, you may get a little diesel spillage, the rest is pretty straightforward and the system is self priming too. Hope this helps, take your time.

Iggy75 · 20th July 2013, 13:00

Thanks for the advice, I'll get the torx bit set and give it a go.

spyder · 20th July 2013, 15:30

My only problem was getting the lower pipe loose and off. Used a long handles 1/4 socket and all went well.

Be careful when replacing the battery, it needs to slip into the bracket at the back(near the fire Wall).

Use a piece of card as a washer to hold the bolt for the battery strap in place when offering it up to the hole.

19th July 2013, 11:18	#1
Iggy75 Newbie Rover 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Wales Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help needed to change UB fuel pump Hi, I've just bought a new under bonnet fuel pump for my 2003 CDT and would really appreciate any advice on fitting it. I've looked through the forum and can only find a 'how to' for the in tank pump. Connecting the ub pump looks simple enough but not sure how to remove the old one and what precautions should be taken. Thanks in advance for any help.

20th July 2013, 15:30	#5
spyder This is my second home 75 CDT Auto Tourer , Rover 45 , Astra, Zaffira, Chev Captiva Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wilts Posts: 3,342 Thanks: 203 Thanked 436 Times in 360 Posts	My only problem was getting the lower pipe loose and off. Used a long handles 1/4 socket and all went well. Be careful when replacing the battery, it needs to slip into the bracket at the back(near the fire Wall). Use a piece of card as a washer to hold the bolt for the battery strap in place when offering it up to the hole. __________________ Chrome skull caps, EGR cleaned (original housing), Mondeo lower mounting, 12V outlets in the armrest and tourer boot, cat fixed, working FBH, Lidl plenum covers, DD with reverse camera.New speakesr/Tweeters with MDF rings. wood dash, Memory leather seats, wooden finished steering and handbrake, Xenon headlights.

19th July 2013, 11:37	#2
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	The easiest way. is to remove the battery and battery holder, and whilst your at it, change the lil filter next to it.. ...

19th July 2013, 17:58	#3
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Be prepared, you will need a Torx bit set for the battery holder, you may wish to have new jubilee clips to hand too, the originals if fitted are crimped ones. Small screwdriver needed to depress tag on pump connector. When removing battery be careful not to lose radio code if applicable. Put some rags underneath the pump, you may get a little diesel spillage, the rest is pretty straightforward and the system is self priming too. Hope this helps, take your time.

20th July 2013, 13:00	#4
Iggy75 Newbie Rover 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Wales Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the advice, I'll get the torx bit set and give it a go.