Volvo XC60 XC70 Fuel Pump Replacement

[@dannymacias4083]

I don't know if you know how many people you've helped (including me 😁), but all the Volvo forums have at least 1 link to this video for fuel pumps. Good work!

[@ericerwin5625]

Just completed this job on a 2009 xc70 (p3), and it worked perfectly. 3-4 hours, a few beers, and a cheeseburger in between, I was able to mirror everything done here, and went without a hitch. Old fuel pump (225k miles) would drop fuel pressure immediately after turning off car. Replaced sensor as it was recommended to no avail. Replaced fuel pump with a used unit, and now holds pressure after turning off the car, fixed my hard start issue. Just look at the new pump (wire placement, plugs etc) follow this video instructions, and it's pretty simple, just time consuming.

[@paulspark7287]

@Eric Erwin what was the reason or symptoms for you replacing your fuel pump? My 2009 XC70 occasionally has a long cranking issue. Every now and again I'll try and start it and it cranks for a while before it starts. Sometimes the car hesitates at lower revs when I want a bit more power. I'm just wondering if my fuel pump is on the way out. I replaced the fuel pressure sensor and that made no difference. Just replaced the injectors this weekend too. How do you check the pressure? My fuel rail only has a torx screw at the engine mounting end - there's no schraider valve like I've seen in some videos.

[@leo3325]

My s80 awd p3 has the same issue as yours. Drop fuel pressure to zero after engine off. Hard to start in the morning. Does p3 has fuel pump at the same position?

[@randallscott-key802]

I like videos like this because they reinforce precisely what I plan to do when the time comes to replace the fuel pump in my C70. For those wondering how to find the fuel pump if they don't have a convenient inspection hole, the answer it to pick the most likely location, drill a small hole - using a bit stop to prevent intruding into lower structures, then introduce an inexpensive bore scope to look around and locate the fuel pump. Then use a Dremel with cut-off wheel to carefully excise a neat, mostly round access hole. When done with the replacement, fabricate a cover plate from two or three layers of sheet steel, bonded and riveted (obviously pre-curved to match the location), then rivet in place resulting in a very strong closure that won't compromise the structure. Self-tapping sheet metal screws could also be used.

[@bedandbreakfastfan7088]

Thanks for the video. I remember I had to do this on my old Saab at the side of the road middle of winter at night. Was not a fun experience but I got through it. Toughest part was actually removing the retaining ring as I no longer could feel my fingers at that point xD. I'm thinking of buying this model so I appreciate the videos

[@rickjoest1249]

IMPORTANT! There are 2 styles of gas tanks. Mine (2012 XC60) is not AWD and the pump is centered on front center of tank. I had to cut a hole in the center tunnel. I now have a hole on the right side with a view of the top of the gas tank and a hole in the center over the fuel pump.

[@MechAdventures]

He didnt compromise anything, that piece of metal he cut off is not structural and some volvos come with it from factory. Given the value of the car and cost of proper replacement, this video is decent option in budget. Theres way worst things people do to their cars compromising their safety and integrity.

[@donrobinson5662]

That was probably a mechanic or a mechanic shop that made that statement wanting you to bring the car and get raped for about $800 to replace that fuel pump.... I think the guy did a good job and saved a ton of money for a an old beater car.

[@MechAdventures]

@@donrobinson5662 Very good point i was thinking about that too. I am also mechanic and I would opted this to my customer to decide for himself.

[@pbierre]

@@donrobinson5662 Try $3000 to replace it on an AWD Volvo.

[@donrobinson5662]

@@pbierre Wow...$3,000!! Yes, I would have cut a big ass hole in the car too to save $3k

[@josephcapra8484]

@@donrobinson5662 Most shops charge TWICE that

[@vygag]

Let me guess, to do this right way you would need to remove mufler, shaft, rear wheels with diferencial, half of suspension, fuel tank itself and THEN you could replace fuel pump

[@arg9187]

4:58 So.... how did you relieve pressure in the line? Pull it out and let it spray out or into a can? As usual the video cuts away. Doenst show how to pull it out with all the lines attached inside. Thanks now I have a gaping hole in the frame.

[@skyblue5509]

I owned P1 V70 T5, P2 and P3 XC70. I can tell comparing them that P1 and P2 70s are made better from repairability standpoint.

[@brunomestieri]

Most cars are most simpler... This is a nightmare for some repairs

[@juanpabloarancibia591]

Hello friends Greetings from Chile, I would like to know what initial problem caused the vehicle to determine its replacement. The fuel pump started jerking, or just stopped delivering the necessary pressure ???.

[@berniel3358]

Thanks very good job

[@playergreg3205]

Did you notice any extra noise from outside after?

[@berniel3358]

The question: hot to remove the rear seat?

[@berniel3358]

How did you remove the rear seat?

[@mikefrey3663]

When you put everything back together, did the tension clamp only get so tight? I am trying to figure out if mine is broke or if it is a feature so I don’t crack the plastic seal. It’s pretty tight but just not sure.

[@jurajkap]

Not super tight. Just enough to hold it in place

[@rickjoest1249]

I have 2012 XC60. I cut that hole bigger and there is no fuel pump there like yours. It is the passenger side right?

[@johanfredholm4980]

Where to cut on a v70 2008 fwd bifuel?

[@atp1962]

Thanks for your video ! I got one just like it I am about to do. I might just do it this way.

[@alta9823]

Hi! Can you suggest "how to take out from the tank the complete Unit of Fuel gasoline for Volvo V50 T5, 2,5 L B5254T3?" Nice job. Altair

[@TonyNiameh]

Now I see why Japanese Cars have good resale value.😁Jeez

[@samsung5181]

This is brilliant.

[@erhankigl9286]

Before making video's like this you should do some survey on this issue... the fuelpump in my xc60 2011 is right beneath the bracket in the middle of the seat..

[@johanseidel1860]

Maybe you are the one to make that survey..?

[@randallscott-key802]

What an astoundingly selfish, self-centered comment! You EXPECT a guy who went out of his way to create a fairly comprehensive video of how he replaced a fuel pump while avoiding the high cost of stealer fees, or overly complex procedure of removing everything below the car to drop the fuel tank to DO A SURVEY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE!!?? This guy figured this out on his own - did his own research, took his own chances with his own car! He owes you NOTHING! Most likely you're one of those types who can't figure out which way to unscrew a bolt without a video tutorial, but here you "IS" tossing out your sage advice on what someone else should do FOR FREE just to accommodate you and the bazillions of others like you whose only take away from these videos is what more the poster could have done FOR YOUR BENEFIT at zero compensation! Since you state you have a hole in the floor of your car over the fuel pump, the question that begs to be asked is, Where is YOUR video detailing how you did it and the steps you took to make it a successful choice?

[@tylerbeach9320]

Does this work for 2000 Volvo v70? Xc awd

[@flyr5fc]

Hi there Great DIY video, my friend had to do the same exact thing as you did, you would think there would be an access door but i guess not. I have a question on your video at minute 6:00 when you have replaced a pump i hear a squeaking noise coming from the engine-my friend has the same noise when car is running. Have you had a chance figuring out what that noise was? Thank you

[@jurajkap]

its just serpentine belt

[@flyr5fc]

jurajkap thank you, we have checked the engine bay and all the pulleys and a belt and just seems like maybe a transfer case noise. Have you by any chance stumbled upon transfer case noise? Thank you

[@jamesmlondo9212]

Hie guys may you help me ,I bought Volvo xc60 2009 T6 petrol engine may anyone send me the fuel filter location ,I did replace some other filters but I didn't find fuel filter

[@shaneculhane4431]

No need to cut a round hole, a square hole would have saved some time and made for a better door

[@stoffe9192]

Is it an xc70 you have???

[@tudwortyjmcguern5689]

at 200k miles i doubt theres any warranty left

[@ThandolwenkosiMhlanga-ik6ym]

I wonder how the manufucturers lost contact with reality to actually not put a hole for pump replacement as they did with other models

[@Mrcrisis2012]

my 2005 xc70 has a bolt on fuel pump cover

[@pbierre]

Yes, but that access porthole was eliminated in 2008 XC70.

[@rudod.3014]

Hi, why did you solve it by interfering with the body? The fuel tank can be removed and then there is an elegant access to the pump.

[@samazd4015]

Because in order to remove the fuel tank you have to remove the exaust and driveshaft which is more work and costs more time than cutting a hole

[@OpelDashcam]

WTF did just see????? Please stay away from cars! If you're to lazy to remove the exhaust and tank then just bring your car to a garage.

[@noneofthese94]

cant agree more. this dude is an idiot. i thought initially he was kidding. i still cant believe what i saw

[@Jackiewicz64]

@@noneofthese94 Wow! I cannot believe that anyone would do this to a car and even think it is ok. So crazy!

[@pbierre]

You might change you mind when you get the estimate of $3000 -- removing all the drive train stuff on an AWD to lower the tank, then put it all back together -- about 14 hrs of labor. Volvo used to provide a round hatch cover in the floor to get to the fuel pump. Why did they eliminate it?

[@DB-xx6ec]

@@pbierre Where did you get that from? it cost me $900 to replace the fuel pump unit. and that is in Australia where anything Volvo cost twice the price.

[@pbierre]

@@DB-xx6ec Is yours P3 AWD? On the P2 AWDs, there was an access port below the rear seat to keep fuel pump cost reasonable. It went away on the P3s (as shown in photo above).

[@s0nic2nr]

Question: When you pump failed, what symptom did you encounter? The reason for my question is that I am having a no start issue, all is get is 1 click and the car won't start. I replaced battery and starter, still the same 1 click and no start. I can't recall, but do you hear the pump prime before starting? Gladly appreciate you taking the time

[@Danyael850]

If You hear one click then it is not the pump. One click means that battery is bad, or starter is bad or ground to the engine is bad or start relay, if there is one. Or that the pistons had a meeting with valves and they wanted to keep close. When you hear that the starter is turning but engine doesnt start, then it can be one of the fuel pumps or something else in the fuel system. Or no compression. or bad timing.. or stuck air filter....... or something else.

[@caloferrero78]

Hello I like to ask I have a 2008 XC70 so I have to do the same thing ? I have to cut this metal around to get to the fuel filter ? Thank you KJ

[@jurajkap]

Fuel filter is not located there, I believe fuel filter is located on the side of the car or in the engine bay. You cut to get access to fuel pump.

[@tadcraig3162]

Question. I have a 2009 Xc70 needing a new fuel pump. Can I get access to fuel tank through cabin or do I have to drop tank??? Thank you so much

[@MechAdventures]

Despite the fact you just got your answer in this video yet your asking again I would highly recommend you to take it to shop before you hurt yourself while doing it.

[@vijayvjn6874]

The definition of a hack mechanic and he offers this as a service to others as per the other videos on his channel ,he just compromised so many aspects of the car by making a hole in it

[@pbierre]

The hole must be sealed airtight afterwards. With that done, the car is sound as a pound. Except, after all the work to access the fuel pump. I would have sprung for a new fuel pump.

[@josephcapra8484]

OK, it;s 2020. You have a 17 year old Volvo with 220K on it, runs perfectly before FP failure. It is not worth a 12-1400 repair. You junk the car, just needing a FP. Alternatively, you cut the access hole that SHOULD have been there in the first place carefully, and replace the pump. This is not "hack" mechanic work. He worked carefully and avoided the use of power tools which create sparks. He did not have to junk the car. Perhaps presenting a customer with a 1500 repair bill for a 1000 car seems "professional" to you snobs, but it's really not at all. Either you do this repair or advise the customer to get a new car. If mine does this, I'll cut an access hole and replace the pump. My Saab 9-5 had just such a hole from the factory. If you make a panel cover of equivalent gauge steel and use sheet metal screws and sealant, nothing will be "compromised". Not ideal, but neither was Volvo's design here. Volvo 240's had a blower motor that you had to pull the entire dash out to replace. Mechanics just took a Dremel and cut an access panel in the side of the ductwork and replaced the motor and used duct tape to replace the cutout. You had a choice: A 1500 repair, or a 300 repair, no visible or functional difference.

[@JeffBNH]

I couldn't agree more Vijay

[@vijayvjn6874]

@@josephcapra8484 just do it the right way as intended, instead of a hack job, and you defend him by sealing it back with the right gauge metal and sealant, which was never done, I don't see how dropping the tank is more work than getting a saw out and cutting over fuel tank with fuel lines that snake over The definition of a hack mechanic

[@douglasdarville969]

@@vijayvjn6874 i know this comment is a year old but it's more difficult because it's not just the tank you have to drop. If it's just fwd you gotta drop the exhaust. If it's and you have to drop the exhaust, drive train and the tank

[@JeffBNH]

In our business we commonly refer to people like you as Hacks! When Volvo technicians see this they absolutely will cringe! Also, at 5:02 you show the evap hose witch shows you broke the nipple on the sending unit. This in turn will not allow the system to seal properly and cause a P04** evap code! So, how much did you save to cut the floor out of that car? Haaaaaaaaaa

[@Danyael850]

Dude.... that is one of the dumbest things I've ever seen...

[@Bruno_tech44]

Acabou de tirar a segurança do veículo! Serviço ruim !