Fuel pump (Renault Espace III)

Removal

• Removal the pump-level sensor assembly requires removing the fuel tank.
• Place the car on a lift.
• Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.

Attention

• Gasoline is extremely flammable, so when working with fuel system components, it is prohibited to use fire, sparking devices, open fire-hazardous lighting devices, and smoking. Sparking should be avoided when handling wires and electrical devices.
• The fuel system is under pressure. Before disconnecting the fuel system components, the pressure in the system must be relieved.

• Using pliers Mot. 1265, disconnect the fuel supply pipe before the fuel filter and the fuel return pipe.
• Disconnect the connector from the fuel level sensor.
• Disconnect the fuel supply line and the fuel vapor recovery system tubes from the fuel tank.
• Support the fuel tank with a jack through a wooden block. Remove the two tank mounting straps and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.

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Attention

• Since removing the fuel tank filler pipe is difficult, try not to remove the tank straight down to avoid damaging the pipe. Using Mot. 1265 pliers, disconnect the fuel supply line (quick-release coupling on the pump-level sensor unit - green) and fuel return pipeline (quick-release coupling on the pump-level sensor unit - red).
• Using the Mot. 1397 key, unscrew the nut and, turning it, remove the pump-level sensor unit.

Notes

• When reinstalling the unit after some time, to prevent deformation of the nut, screw it back into place.
• When connecting the fuel pipes, it is not necessary to use the Mot. 1265 pliers. Make sure that the two sealing rings are present and that the pipe connections are securely snapped into place.

Installation

• Make sure the gasket is not damaged and replace it if necessary.
• Before installing the fuel level pump-sensor unit, first install the sealing gasket on the fuel tank.
• Orient the pump-level sensor unit according to the marks.
• While holding the pump-sensor assembly from turning, tighten the nut to a torque of 35 N·m.