How do i remove the fuel pump.

[ScienceVR6]

how do i remove the fuel pump in my vr6.
I have tryed hitting it with a hammer and screwdriver, but the ring wont budge. any trick to it? do i need a special tool?

[vwthunder]

I did my one with Tim
We used a screwdriver and a hammer and it did come after a while.
I dont know maybe put some WD40 or something to lube it up and it might become a little easier

[ScienceVR6]

how did you go getting the pump out of the tank? mine apeares to be locked in.

[cOS]

do you have to take off the tank to get the pump out? the pump is inside right?

[peedman]

Help em out rayray, the bentley is at ur house!! Haynes manual says once u have the plastic securing ring off, turn the pump/sender unit to the left to release it from its bayonet fitting. Then lift it out.

And no, fuel tank does not need to be removed if u look inside ur boot theres a black cover and thats where u access it.

[Golf Loon]

Hammer and screwdriver to undo that ring.

Push the pump down and turn to the left. Then just lift it out.

[gtimk5]

A large pair of multi grips works too, but they have to be big!!!!

[deemoE36]

small hands are required for the job.... bloody tight in there as i discovered

[Tim]

Hammer and screwdriver to undo that ring.

Push the pump down and turn to the left. Then just lift it out.

ive done a couple now and this is the key once youre inside the tank! u have to turn it anti clockwise as it has a base in the bottom of the tank that it locks into.

[ScienceVR6]

ok, sweet. i'll try that.