fuel filter BMW X5 2000 E53 Workshop Manual
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Fuel System Supply
The  fuel  tank  is  constructed  from  molded  plastic  and  is  mounted  under  the  rear  seat  and
extends along the left side of the vehicle.  It is the saddle tank design with a siphon jet pump
in the right side to transfer fuel to the left side where the fuel pump is mounted.
The  fuel  filter/pressure  regulator  is
mounted in front of the tank along with
the charcoal canister. The components
are covered by a plastic plate to protect
them when driving off-road.
The  liquid/vapor  separator  is  mounted
on  the  right  side  up  in  the  wheel  arch
opening next to the filler neck. 
The  Leak  Diagnosis  Pump  (LDP)  is
mounted in the left rear side wheel arch
opening  behind  the  wheel  housing
cover.  Operation of the LDP will be cov-
ered  in  the  engine  electronic  section  of
this program.
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