YES YOU CAN!! (replace your fuel pump with a full tank)

[04TitanSilber]

Just wanted to let any worried E46 owners know that you absolutely can replace your fuel pump without creating an environmental disaster. I literally had 3 miles on a new tank when my fuel pumped failed. After searching around I got worried because a bunch of people were saying OMG DON'T DO IT ON A FULL TANK!! It'll spill everywhere, they said. Your car will smell like gas forever, they said. Jack up one side of the car first , they said. Drain the tank, they said.

I just replaced the fuel pump on a completely full tank and barely spilled a drop. The tank was to the brim but never overflowed, even when submerging the new pump. I also second others' comments that it's an easy job, and would recommend doing it as a maintenance item before you get stranded like I did. I have an 04 with 83k miles.

[san]

I always thought it was easier to do with an empty tank not impossible


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[ELCID86]

Just wanted to let any worried E46 owners know that you absolutely can replace your fuel pump without creating an environmental disaster. I literally had 3 miles on a new tank when my fuel pumped failed. After searching around I got worried because a bunch of people were saying OMG DON'T DO IT ON A FULL TANK!! It'll spill everywhere, they said. Your car will smell like gas forever, they said. Jack up one side of the car first , they said. Drain the tank, they said.

I just replaced the fuel pump on a completely full tank and barely spilled a drop. The tank was to the brim but never overflowed, even when submerging the new pump. I also second others' comments that it's an easy job, and would recommend doing it as a maintenance item before you get stranded like I did. I have an 04 with 83k miles.

Good to know. Makes sense I think--not like a full tank is pressurized or actually over full...

Glad you got it fixed.

[danewilson77]

I always thought it was easier to do with an empty tank not impossible


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May be easier, but can be done full?

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