How to remove strainer from electric fuel pump? V70 2000

V702000 · Post by **V702000** » 29 Dec 2024, 12:38

Hi
Hope that somebody can help me out. About replacing the electric fuel pump on my V70 2000 (1st gen). Want to replace the loose pump and not complete assy. Therefore I need to move the strainer over to the new pump (Bosch 0580454168) but I cant get it loose. There's a plastic pin on the bottom of the pump keeping the strainer in position. Onto the pin is a metal clip locking the strainer in place. Does anyone know how to get the strainer off the pin or how to first remove the clip? I 've tried to pry with a screw driver as much as I dare without breaking the plastic but it doesnt give in. I have attached a photo, see the red arrow showing the clip.

Checked all forum threads I could find without finding anything useful on this issue.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Post by **Goupil** » 29 Dec 2024, 13:09

Not sure what the official technique is but I grabbed the spare pump assembly i had laying on my desk (yes it's a mess

), and did what i remember doing to the other strainer: grab it with my fingers as close to the fitting as possible, and give it a good pull.

Inside the plastic is one of those three pronged circular clips i've seen on aftermarket strainers, except this one is captive.

Maybe you could try to bend the prongs back towards the pump with a pick, instead of going for brute force ?

I was able to snap the strainer back on the pump, and it's not going anywhere (unless a giant ape pulls on it again

)

Post by **misha** » 29 Dec 2024, 16:29

If you are installing a new fuel pump...you should install a new filter screen,not reuse the old one.
That's the 1st line of defense for fuel pump.

Filter screen always comes in a package with a new fuel pump.
What brand of fuel pump without a new filter screen you got?

V702000 · Post by **V702000** » 30 Dec 2024, 12:22

Thanks! Good idea, but dont think I can get to the prongs as you suggest. So I'll probably just have to close my eyes and use more force..

V702000 · Post by **V702000** » 30 Dec 2024, 12:37

Okay, but why shouldnt a strainer be reused as long as it isnt broken or clogged? Cant see that it normally should wear and tear.

The new pump is Bosch. They also have a kit including a strainer and other bits and pieces but the price is more or less triple.

Post by **misha** » 30 Dec 2024, 13:12

From the picture...i see that old one is pretty dirty.
You can't effectively clean it....like you can't clean an air filter properly.

I wouldn't reuse it...but decision is yours.

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 30 Dec 2024, 19:34

Just to throw in - A strainer isn’t doing more than blocking
large chunks. In a plastic tank, with a regular life of only
being filled with gas, there shouldn’t be much in the
way of particulates at all. As long as it’s not clogged,
and still flows with good volume, no big deal IMHO.

Now an actual filter? With a low micron rating
that’s actually catching that nasty stuff?
THAT is a different story. The strainer is
just a very coarse screen, though.
No holes, no clogs, no problem.