A quick DIY runthrough on how to change the fuel pump in a SAAB 9-5 99-05. The fuel pump is an OES TI Automotive (Formerly Walbro) TU301 and the tool used to remove the retaining ring is part number 8394462, both in stock at eEuroparts.com! The whole job should take around 2hrs at a consistent pace. Make sure to have your bucket ready to avoid spilling fuel. Three Tips if you are doing this job before the pump has failed:
1) Wait until the tank is almost empty.
2) Run the car with the fuel pump fuse removed to relieve pressure in the lines.
3) Before restarting the car with new pump installed, prime the pump by turning the ignition on and off a few times while checking for leaks
I had trouble seeing the disassembly- not close enough *what was the tool that pulled out what appears to be a large plastic insert – and a bright white obscured the sequences
Do you recommend disconnecting the battery before repalcement of the fuel pump?
Only tutorial without oral instruction i have ever turned up!
Great video on a what looks like a simple repair. Here I thought I would be dropping the gas tank.
Looked a this procedure in WIS and it lists the same thing… even the fuel filter procedure. What am I missing ?
Brilliant!!!
thank God for you guys!!! keep those saab diy vids coming!!
where in the tank is the baffle that sometimes creates a problem?
Best video yet…thanks!