I just did this job and this video was very informative, it went great!!! Thank you Albert. There are a couple other videos too that show the system better, but this one is succinct. There is a video here that shows the whole system out of the car: BMW 535i LPFP overview and connections: BMW 535i LPFP overview and connections. I've done a few of these type of pump attachments, but they were all out of the car on American cars. I was concerned that I couldn't get a screwdriver in at the right angle so I bought that top ring and flipped it over as a tool. But it did not work well, the filter was spinning around and I thought a wire or hose may break so I had to resort to the sharp impact of the hammer/screwdriver. Everything ultimately went well! I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to jump the fuel pump relay (there isn't one in the E60/N52). To do it over, I wouldn't worry too much about the fuel in the tank... the assembly comes pretty far-up prior to disconnect. If you want to get the fuel out of there a $10 Harbor Freight transfer pump would work great after the ring is removed.
16-12-6-760-754 Fuel Line 1 1 40.20 That is the hose that has the quick connect on the top of the filter he is changing. Besides the crack in the "filter housing" this HOSE is usually going to cause a leak. ..BMW List was 40.20 in Feb of 2018. Good job on the video. We found it and showed to our customer.. Using some epoxy might be a quick solution but since these leak quite a bit of fuel, you should do the hose and filter at the same time. It will save you going back. Ask us how we know!
First off, thank you and thanks for watching. The unit I purchased came (with everything needed for the swap) together as a whole including the rubber seal. I accidentally ordered an extra seal thinking that it didn't come with it. The part # I used is 16117373514 and that is a Bosch unit.
Hi Bruce. Yes there is a more convenient (cleaner,safer) way. While your car is running locate the fuel pump fuse/relay and remove it. Wait until the car stalls out. The line should have a lot less pressure but still might leak some fuel when removed. Good luck and thank you for watching.
That might work too but the way I have done it with older cars is 1. while the car is already running 2. then pull the relay or fuse. Also, not sure but you might get a check engine light or something. I did not get any check engine lights doing it like the video but just wanted to give you a heads up.
I just installed ah new one from Bosch and it sounds like it’s squirting but there zero leaking I was wondering if it’s defective or is it supposed to sound like it’s squirting
Hey guys for the 2004 through 2010 bmw 5 series the fuel filter is on the driver side and the pump in the passenger side correct me if I'm wrong thanks
Hi, and thanks. I have a 2004 E60 525i. I assume this is the fuel filter AND Pump? Also, I like your $90 hammer and screwdriver, but didn't see you use it. I assume that you use it to get the ring to screw off, encouraging it counter-clockwise? Thank you!
Nice DIY on E60 fuel filter. This is similar to replacing the fuel pump in an E46 (3-series) BMW. I see that your filter has the sending unit and float attached. The new filters available online don't include the sending unit ($60 extra). Did you just swap the old sender and float onto the new filter?
Hi, I'm not sure if it's the same exact process for the estates/touring/wagons, but should probably be similar. BMW and many other manufacturers try to share as many parts as possible to keeps costs down. Closely look at the details of parts/numbers to be replaced to make sure everything is the same.
If you take off the gas cap and/or take out the fuel pump fuse or relay before you pull the hose from the assembly. Would there still be fuel pressure when you pull the hose?
The hpf line on top of the fuel filter on a 2007 530i BMW is leaking around the output line on top of the filter can we change that are put in a ring in that to fix that
+Alberto Blanco I connected everything and it was driving fine during the test drive. Then after I put in a full tank of gas and I parked it in the garage it started spilling out gas and made a huge 5 feet puddle underneath the car. I then took off the back seat then removed the metal plate and there was a little lake of gas. I cleaned it up and thought it was ok then after 3 minutes the gas started building up again with the O ring and circular metal ring in place.
Hi Alberto, i just changed that fuel filter and its done. but after that its hard to start the engine, take so long start after i pressed 'start engine button'. And once day it wont start(turn on), and i had to remove fuel filter again and put back on so can start again, but still....the engine really hard to start again. Could u help ? Is there something wrong with new fuel filter , or affected to fuel pump? Thanks
Cristian Rodriguez i used a big flat head screw driver and a hammer. I removed it by putting the driver tip on one of the collar grooves and gently tapping the driver head with the hammer counter clockwise
@@matthewwhitmus1608 I never had to deal with the other (passenger)side while I owned the car(sold it a while back), but I believe different models might have had something on the passenger side as well
+Alberto Blanco Thanks for your input!! I ordered a kit from FCP Euro parts... but it did not include the level sensor. Can it be detached from the old unit and reassemble to the new?
I think what you are showing here is the fuel pump replacement rather than the fuel filter replacement. Fuel filters are underneath the car beneath the passenger floor underneath protective panelling and are long silver tube like things.
whats the name of the hose connector you took off the top of the fuel filter...thats my problem....i need that replaced.....i had cracks similar to yours but epoxy did the trick to seal the cracks.
Alberto Blanco you're correct I had to give my vin # to get the correct part. Does the entire fuel filter lift out of then you made disconections or did you have to work through that small access hole?
I just did this job and this video was very informative, it went great!!! Thank you Albert.
There are a couple other videos too that show the system better, but this one is succinct. There is a video here that shows the whole system out of the car: BMW 535i LPFP overview and connections: BMW 535i LPFP overview and connections.
I've done a few of these type of pump attachments, but they were all out of the car on American cars. I was concerned that I couldn't get a screwdriver in at the right angle so I bought that top ring and flipped it over as a tool. But it did not work well, the filter was spinning around and I thought a wire or hose may break so I had to resort to the sharp impact of the hammer/screwdriver. Everything ultimately went well!
I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to jump the fuel pump relay (there isn't one in the E60/N52). To do it over, I wouldn't worry too much about the fuel in the tank... the assembly comes pretty far-up prior to disconnect. If you want to get the fuel out of there a $10 Harbor Freight transfer pump would work great after the ring is removed.
Thank you so much. This video help me resolve my issue. Save me so much money.
16-12-6-760-754 Fuel Line 1 1 40.20 That is the hose that has the quick connect on the top of the filter he is changing. Besides the crack in the "filter housing" this HOSE is usually going to cause a leak. ..BMW List was 40.20 in Feb of 2018. Good job on the video. We found it and showed to our customer.. Using some epoxy might be a quick solution but since these leak quite a bit of fuel, you should do the hose and filter at the same time. It will save you going back. Ask us how we know!
Great vid helped me in replacing mines on e90 335i
Thanks to you i just finished doing this on my e60.... Thank you bro
Hey good job! Now call the stealer and ask them for a quote for the same job to see how much $$$ you saved
Thanks for the video, it showed just how easy it is to change. I saved about 400.00
would opening the gas filler cap ease some of that pressure? thanks.
THE CAR HAS 2 FUEL FILTERS FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW. this type and the other, more common type which is underneath the car
Which one is the one underneath the car ?
First off, thank you and thanks for watching. The unit I purchased came (with everything needed for the swap) together as a whole including the rubber seal. I accidentally ordered an extra seal thinking that it didn't come with it. The part # I used is 16117373514 and that is a Bosch unit.
Hi Bruce. Yes there is a more convenient (cleaner,safer) way. While your car is running locate the fuel pump fuse/relay and remove it. Wait until the car stalls out. The line should have a lot less pressure but still might leak some fuel when removed. Good luck and thank you for watching.
That might work too but the way I have done it with older cars is 1. while the car is already running 2. then pull the relay or fuse. Also, not sure but you might get a check engine light or something. I did not get any check engine lights doing it like the video but just wanted to give you a heads up.
I just installed ah new one from Bosch and it sounds like it’s squirting but there zero leaking I was wondering if it’s defective or is it supposed to sound like it’s squirting
Hey guys for the 2004 through 2010 bmw 5 series the fuel filter is on the driver side and the pump in the passenger side correct me if I'm wrong thanks
U GOT IT
Hi, and thanks. I have a 2004 E60 525i. I assume this is the fuel filter AND Pump? Also, I like your $90 hammer and screwdriver, but didn't see you use it. I assume that you use it to get the ring to screw off, encouraging it counter-clockwise? Thank you!
why did you change your filter ? you had som problems with the engine ? if so .. did you fix the problem `?
Nice DIY on E60 fuel filter. This is similar to replacing the fuel pump in an E46 (3-series) BMW.
I see that your filter has the sending unit and float attached. The new filters available online don't include the sending unit ($60 extra). Did you just swap the old sender and float onto the new filter?
+dLake would you know if that works? swapping them onto the new unit?
Alberto - do you know if the location of the filter and overall process are similar/the same for an E61 touring? Thanks.
Hi, I'm not sure if it's the same exact process for the estates/touring/wagons, but should probably be similar. BMW and many other manufacturers try to share as many parts as possible to keeps costs down. Closely look at the details of parts/numbers to be replaced to make sure everything is the same.
I found it easier to jack up the car a little and disconnect the fuel line there first to keep from getting gasoline inside the interior.
If you take off the gas cap and/or take out the fuel pump fuse or relay before you pull the hose from the assembly. Would there still be fuel pressure when you pull the hose?
I would error on the side of caution
where is it the fuel filter on e60 530d 2004 ? please tell me i can't find it...
same place?
***** i don't know... that's why i am asking you...
The hpf line on top of the fuel filter on a 2007 530i BMW is leaking around the output line on top of the filter can we change that are put in a ring in that to fix that
Steve Butler not sure. Maybe someone else with more experience can chime in
I have a 2005 545i e60 does this video apply to my car as well let me know thank you
christian hernandez I'm not sure, you would need to research this further. Your car might be completely different as it should be a v8 model
Do you have to turn the lock ring right or left to get it out???
Left
Hey I followed your directions and did this but it's leaking fuel and collecting fuel in under the metal plate with the 4 bolts. What do I do?
Maybe your problem lies with one of the hoses or connections?
+Alberto Blanco
I connected everything and it was driving fine during the test drive. Then after I put in a full tank of gas and I parked it in the garage it started spilling out gas and made a huge 5 feet puddle underneath the car. I then took off the back seat then removed the metal plate and there was a little lake of gas. I cleaned it up and thought it was ok then after 3 minutes the gas started building up again with the O ring and circular metal ring in place.
+Dave Lim I would check your connections again or maybe you got a bad unit
Hopefully you had enough sense to had enough sense to get full coverage and burn this car.
Would this work the same and is the same part for the bmw m5 e60
javier rodriguez probably not but I don't know for sure
Hi Alberto, i just changed that fuel filter and its done. but after that its hard to start the engine, take so long start after i pressed 'start engine button'. And once day it wont start(turn on), and i had to remove fuel filter again and put back on so can start again, but still....the engine really hard to start again.
Could u help ? Is there something wrong with new fuel filter , or affected to fuel pump? Thanks
logitechmk350 hello, it’s been a long time since this diy. I don’t remember the start up procedure. Please do additional research. Thank you
How did you get it to start?
I just did this and my car cranks but wont start, is there any trick or something?
bngw3 Don’t remember, you might have to keep cranking until it starts
How did you get it to start ?
How did you take off the aluminum cap
Cristian Rodriguez i used a big flat head screw driver and a hammer. I removed it by putting the driver tip on one of the collar grooves and gently tapping the driver head with the hammer counter clockwise
Does the sending unit come with the fuel pressure regulator?
JDWay hello. Unfortunately it’s been so long that I don’t remember
my 2005 530i wont go over 40 can it be the filter is clogged
Sounds like it's in limp mode. Check intake 1st
Hello, on how many kmh should i change it? I think my car lost power
Losing power can be a handful of issues, start at the easiest 1st
@@1milgrill what do you prefer to check ?
@@drcocoprod1043 i usually check air first (intake, maf sensor, etc), then spark, last fuel
Are the regulator in the other side?
Ghost Gravel dunno
Sir pls tell where online I can buy this fuel filter for 2007 bmw 525i..Regards
Rahul Moksha fcpeuro is a good online store
@@1milgrill Sir Thanks for reply. Please advise are they delivering in India ..regards
Do you mean Fuel PUMP not filter?
George Austers hello. Thank you for watching
Just replaced but now my gas Guage isn't reading correctly. Any ideas?
Sounds like the float got stuck somewhere
@AlPanda is there also a float on the passenger side? Hopefully I didn't hook that one with the hose while trying to install this one
@@matthewwhitmus1608 I never had to deal with the other (passenger)side while I owned the car(sold it a while back), but I believe different models might have had something on the passenger side as well
Hey Alberto? would you recommend changing the Fuel Pump as well?
+gnamakoudji not necessary but can be included as preventive maintenance
+Alberto Blanco Thanks for your input!! I ordered a kit from FCP Euro parts... but it did not include the level sensor. Can it be detached from the old unit and reassemble to the new?
+gnamakoudji I guess you can try that. I had it a little easier because my part came with everything
Thanks for helping the community Alberto! Definitely appreciate!
+gnamakoudji welcome. Thank you for watching
I think what you are showing here is the fuel pump replacement rather than the fuel filter replacement. Fuel filters are underneath the car beneath the passenger floor underneath protective panelling and are long silver tube like things.
No that is actually the filter and gas level sir
The fuel filter is behind the driver and the pump is behind the passenger.
May i know the so called "silver colour fuel filter" underneath the car is what ya ? What is the difference between them? thanks!
For 08 its pump and filter and level all in one
whats the name of the hose connector you took off the top of the fuel filter...thats my problem....i need that replaced.....i had cracks similar to yours but epoxy did the trick to seal the cracks.
I don't know. I didn't replace that hose
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Please treat it as urgent ..any good guy in this group please
Sorry me old mucker that is not a fuel filter that is the fuel level float! for sending the fuel level indication to your fuel gauge!
Thats not a filter? Its the pump right?
its the filter!
I'm showing that part as a fuel pump module not a fuel filter.
Tony 180A I believe the other side is where the pump is at. Might be different for different models and years
Alberto Blanco you're correct I had to give my vin # to get the correct part. Does the entire fuel filter lift out of then you made disconections or did you have to work through that small access hole?
Tony 180A work through the hole to prevent accidental damage
Alberto Blanco thanks. That may be an issue getting my hand inside.
Tony 180A you might have some slack to work with. I just wouldn’t pull it out too far
Thats the fuel pressure regulator. The other side, Which will be the passenger side is the pump. The filter is under the passenger side of car...
no, you're wrong! that is the filter. the car has 2 fuel filters damnit!
bullshit what about the wiring connector and fuel lines???????????????