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THANK YOU!
done.
Just some info to anyone else doing this.
I only replace the pump and not the sender. Bought the original manufacture PIERBURG 16116755043 off eBay, about $182 with shipping. It does NOT come with a new filter/net, I rinsed my old one out in gas but might opt to get a new one if I did it again.
You need 2 stainless small clamps, got mine at Home dept.
Its difficult to get the pump out of the holder I used a 36mm socket (used for hub nut) to get torque to push the pump out and in - see photo. This will only make sense while your doing it.
There was a sort of cup in fuel tank that had some debris that cleaned out easy with a paper towel - then I refilled that "cup" with some gas.
When I first started the car I heard a SPIT sound, I am assuming it was air being discharged.
and like most of you said, I would not hesitate to do this at even much higher than 1/2 tank. I went overkill on the prep with towels and buckets.
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2004, X5, 3.0, 202k+
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