E46 320d 136hp - VP44 fuel pump removal

This is a long video describing how to pull out a VP44 fuel pump from BMW 320D 136 hp (2001 pre-lift version).

I'm doing this first time in my life so i took me about 4 hours, video is cut to 45 minutes.

You essentially need two special tools for removal:
- Crank shaft locking pin
- Fuel pump sprocket removal tool for BMW

And
- Torque wrench
- Normal set of tools

Now in my case i did run into some problems, the aftermarket dual mass fly wheel did NOT have the BMW indent for the tool so i had quite a bit of problems when mounting the pump back in - but i managed it and the car works just fine.

The process is relatively simple and brakes down into following steps:

- Set your engine first cylinder in top position
- Slide in crankshaft locking pin (it should click into indent)
- Marker on Cam shaft should point uppwards parrael to your cylinders (renember engine sits in the chassies at an angle!)
- Lock the pump in using special screw
- Detach pump sprocket using special tool
- Remove fuel pump

IF these steps are done correctly, you wont need any special tools when placing the pump back in. In other case you may need a clock sensor to adjust your pump static angle

Видео E46 320d 136hp - VP44 fuel pump removal канала Przemysław Wilkutowski