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      05-04-2016, 03:27 PM   #23
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OP's DIY is great, thanks.

After completing the job, I would offer a few comments to anyone else thinking about the job:

+Removing the Intake manifold is not required. I removed the throttle body completely (gave it a good cleaning while it was out) and could reach everything without regrets.

+The black electrical junction box slides off the holder, it just needs some persuasion.

+You do not need to remove the bolts supporting the fuel lines, at most you might need to loosen them, if that. Loosening the lower line support bolt requires a special Torx socket that is otherwise not needed.

All in all, not a terrible job, just a lot of small details that need to be checked.
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Pretty sure my HPFP is failing on me. I believe you have the n54 like I do. What issue did you have to determine it was the HPFP failing? Also, where did you buy your replacement and at what cost?

My 2007 is now at 205K miles. Yes, I drive her a lot! I had 1 HPFP replaced under CPO around 115k. Yesterday, my car literally just died on me when driving. Restarted with half engine and SES light. I pulled codes but then immediately (and accidentally) deleted them. But just before, I believe I saw a HPFP error code.

Anyway, thanks in advance for any responses and thank you for the DIY!
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I use a Cobb tune, that allows me to log the fuel pressure requested and the fuel pressure supplied. When I would start the car, after sitting for a day or two, it would take several seconds for the NPFP to start building pressure. At the end it would require that I start the car several times before it would build pressure. It would also not be able to meet the pressure requested at high boost at higher RPM, sometimes it was 1,000psi below requested. If you have a way to monitor your rail pressure, you can see it failing.
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Pretty sure my HPFP is failing on me. I believe you have the n54 like I do. What issue did you have to determine it was the HPFP failing? Also, where did you buy your replacement and at what cost?

My 2007 is now at 205K miles. Yes, I drive her a lot! I had 1 HPFP replaced under CPO around 115k. Yesterday, my car literally just died on me when driving. Restarted with half engine and SES light. I pulled codes but then immediately (and accidentally) deleted them. But just before, I believe I saw a HPFP error code.

Anyway, thanks in advance for any responses and thank you for the DIY!
I just did this myself.... some of the symptoms I havent seen documented is extremely rough idles on start-up. Also once you hit limp mode the engine fan goes on full blast!
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      06-21-2016, 08:42 PM   #26
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Yep. ^^^

I changed my pump for $410. Been smooth ever since
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      06-27-2016, 12:41 PM   #27
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Yep. ^^^

I changed my pump for $410. Been smooth ever since

Can you please let me know where you changed and if you changed by yourself
where did you buy it from ?

Thanks!
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      06-27-2016, 12:48 PM   #28
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I purchased mine from the dealer and installed it myself.
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      06-30-2016, 03:55 PM   #29
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I purchased mine from E europarts .com and followed the DIY. Wasn't too bad and loads more comfortable than downpipes.
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      07-02-2016, 09:45 PM   #30
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If only there were a DIY like this for replacing a power steering pump...
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      07-29-2016, 07:54 PM   #31
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I do have a question.... does anyone suggest replacing the fuel line that connects to the hpfp? I replaced the hpfp and my lpfp and still get a 2fdb shadow code for hpfp at start-up somewhat of a rough idle then it calms down.
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      07-29-2016, 07:55 PM   #32
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Can you please let me know where you changed and if you changed by yourself
where did you buy it from ?

Thanks!
I got mine from towson BMW there is a core charge so you get some money back however it is not cheap.
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      11-20-2016, 12:28 PM   #33
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This Job is easy on an N55.

Didn't hav to remove Intake Manifold. Had the pump off witching 45 mins.

Pity one can't refurb these things.
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Slight thread revival but I am looking into this as I experienced a long crank this morning. No rough idle, misfires or CEL (yet) but want to know what I am in for.

Any other advice other than what's already in this thread? The how-to is so well detailed it makes it look easy! I know that wont be the case lol.
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this is great thread, thanks for writing it and the nice pictures.

I have a 2007 E92 w/ 90k miles. Never had any problems so far but I think my HPFP is starting to fail. Got the engine in limp mode twice, got both P142E and P3090 err codes. I've been looking for options to get a new pump and replace it myself. According to this thread as of 2015 the latest and greatest PN is 13517616170. Now doing a search for this comes back with prices ~$150 for remanufactured/refurbished and from $450-$900 for new. I have to do more research but it's just wired that there's such a big difference in prices from different sources. Not sure what/who to believe.
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I just did this job and I didn't take off the manifold at all. I also purchased a remanned unit from BMW of Seattle for $350 which comes with a two year warranty (no mileage restrictions) and full labor plus parts. I figured that's worth it if it messes up THEY will fix it this time.

Regardless thanks for the write up!
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I just did this job and I didn't take off the manifold at all. I also purchased a remanned unit from BMW of Seattle for $350 which comes with a two year warranty (no mileage restrictions) and full labor plus parts. I figured that's worth it if it messes up THEY will fix it this time.

Regardless thanks for the write up!
Yeah I followed this guide and it was so helpful.

We could not get the junction box off the intake manifold, no matter how hard we tried (my father was a mechanic for 20+ years and even he couldn't). It was so hard and brittle, the plastic was just stretching when trying to release the clips.

So like you, we did it without removing the manifold. Pain in the arse though!
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+ no intake manifold removal required.

the 3rd bolt removal is not as scary as it seems at first. you just need to insert the 5mil with the extension while looking from above between the intake manifold openings. once in place, just attach the handle and turn to unscrew

thanks for write up!
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Thank you for the awesome DIY! This helped me get going on this job and my car is running like a dream now with no long cranks. Rail pressure is immensely better.


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+ no intake manifold removal required.

the 3rd bolt removal is not as scary as it seems at first. you just need to insert the 5mil with the extension while looking from above between the intake manifold openings. once in place, just attach the handle and turn to unscrew

thanks for write up!
Agreed, this is exactly what I did when I replaced HPFP this month. The third bolt is a pain in the butt to access but thankfully is the hardest part of the job other than the stupid black electrical box.
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My HPFP needed changing, here is my DIY.

Disclaimer: you do this at your own risk. Professional installation is encouraged.

Estimated time: 6hours* (highly recommended to let the car cool down overnight. I basically removed everything besides the fuel pump during the night, then the next morning removed the fuel pump itself. This will let the pressure in the fuel lines subside a bit plus will reduce your chances of getting burnt)

Tools you will need:
8mm socket
10mm socket
11mm socket
5mm hex (short – i.e you’ll be using this in a tight *******
5mm hex (long – you’ll be using this to reach past other obtrusions)
T20 torx
T25 torx
E12 female torx
17mm OE spanner
18mm OE spanner
24mm OE spanner
Flathead screwdriver
Microfibre towel / shop rag

You can order it from Tischer here

OK the HPFP replacement can be broken down into around 9 steps of varying difficulty:
1. Removing microfilter & cowl (very easy)
2. Removing airbox (very easy)
3. Removing chargepipe (easy)
4. Removing throttle body (moderate)
5. Removing engine cover (easy)
6. Removing intake manifold (moderate)
7. Disconnecting fuel lines (easy)
8. Removing fuel pump (moderate)
9. Putting it all back together


Step 1: Removing microfilter & cowl
Tools needed: 8mm socket & flathead screwdriver
- Unclip the small black cover on both the driver side and passenger side and wiggle the rubber grommets free from the cover.
- Unscrew the 6 x 8mm bolts holding the microfilter down (red arrows)
- Unscrew the 2 x 8mm bolts holding the cowl in place (blue arrows)
- Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor by unclipping it (green star)
- If your car is fitted with an alarm, disconnect the alarm sensor (yellow star)
- Use your flat head screwdriver to unclip the part of the cowl that attaches to the cabling running through your engine bay (green arrow)

Attachment 651005

Step 2: Removing airbox
Tools needed: Flathead screwdriver

Assuming you still have your OEM airbox, use your flathead screwdriver to pry open the 7 metal tabs holding the lid in place.
Then using your flathead screwdriver, unscrew the two collars holding piping in place (indicated by the red arrows)
The airbox should now just be held in place by three rubber grommets on the underside of the airbox, gentle rocking back and forth combined with a bit of a yank should free the airbox.
Now, disconnect the vacuum hose fitting indicated in the second pic in the red circle. Simply squeeze the sides together and lift up.

Attachment 651006
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Step 3:Removing chargepipe
Tools needed: Flathead screwdriver, T20 torx (and in my case 8mm socket)

I have an ER chargepipe, so if you’re still OEM, there’s another DIY for removal.
Unscrew the collar (blue circle) with a flathead screwdriver, unbolt the collar (red circle) with an 8mm socket. It’s likely your car will be different, but it’s not rocket science you’ll be able to figure it out
Then, up near the ‘top end’ of the charge pipe we need to remove an electrical sensor with our T20 (2 screws) indicated by the red arrows, and then use your flathead screwdriver to pry open the clip holding the chargepipe to the intake manifold. Wiggle the sensor out... if your chargepipe has a BOV, slide the vacuum line off the back of it. No pic right now but I’ll show you one later.

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Step 4: Removing throttle body
Tools needed: 10mm socket

There are 4 x 10mm fasteners holding the throttle body to the intake manifold. Use your socket to undo them. There is also a vacuum line leading out of the back of the throttle body, squeeze and rotate this and it should come off. The last sensor is fairly obvious, however I couldn’t get mine undone. If you can, great, remove the throttle body altogether and keep it in a safe clean place. If you’re like me and can’t get it undone, just lay the throttle body to the side of the engine bay – there’s plenty of slack in the cable, and cover it with a cloth of some sort to prevent any debris from contaminating it.

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Step 5: Removing engine cover
Tools needed: TBA

4 fasteners. Undo them. Lift the cover off and remove gently. Done.
Note: some cars will have a crankcase breather line... mine didn’t so I can’t show you pics on it. If yours doesn’t have it, it will just be a plug like in the pic below. If you do have it, I don’t think it’s too hard to disconnect.

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Step 6: Removing intake manifold
Tools needed: T20 torx and 11m socket

Let’s start with the intake manifold sensor, use your T20 torx to undo the 2 screws holding the sensor in place .
Attachment 651016

Then slide the wiring harness junction box off the bracket on the underside of the intake manifold.
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There is an oil pressure sensor switch up near the oil filter (red star), so use your fingers/flat head screwdriver to undo this, keep the clip safe and lay the sensor to the side.
Grab your 11mm socket and undo 7 x 11mm fasteners holding the intake manifold to the engine block. In this photo I’ve marked the obvious ones with a red arrow, but you shouldn’t have trouble finding the others.
Attachment 651018

Removing the manifold itself can get a bit tricky due to space constraints... the piping down the back near the firewall will require a bit of a tug and pull away for the manifold to slide out. Once it’s clear though, it’s smooth sailing.
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Your engine should now look like this
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Step 7: Disconnecting fuel line
Tools needed: 24mm spanner, 11mm and 17mm spanner (could be 18, I can’t remember), E12 female torx.

This is probably the most hazardous part of the install. The fuel is stored under quite great pressure... however I left the car overnight so when I undid it there were zero dramas, about a teaspoon of fuel dropped out and I had a microfiber there to catch it. For safety sake, undo the fuel line nuts very slowly and wear goggles/protective clothing.
Red circle: use your 24mm spanner to unscrew this fuel line pressure sensor
Green circle: unclips
Blue circle: E12 torx – undo this fastener
Yellow star: I’ve forgotten to take a good picture, but this is where you’ll find the two fuel line nuts, they’re pretty obvious. Undo them with a 17 (or 18mm – can’t remember) spanner. Do the left one first. Move the fuel line out of the way.
Attachment 651021

Next, use your 11mm socket to undo this fastener (red circle).
Use your 17mm spanner to again undo the fuel line nuts (blue circles). Move the fuel line out of the way.
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Step 8: Removing fuel pump
Tools needed: 5mm hex keys (long and short) and a microfibre towel
Now onto the fuel pump. There are 3 x 5mm hex fasteners holding the fuel pump in place.
In this pic, ignore that I haven’t removed the fuel lines yet, the pics are just a bit out of order...
You can see the red circle where you will need to use your 5mm hex key to undo the nuts... for the ‘back one’ i.e. closest to the engine block, use the long hex key and go around the fuel pump. You’ll figure it out.
Attachment 651024

Once the fuel pump starts to become loose you can gently wiggle it out... a bit of oil and fuel will dribble out here. Have your MF handy to clean it up. In my case, barely any came out.

Let’s compare old and new...
Attachment 651025

Where the fuel pump used to be. This is where the oil will dribble out to. I’ve since cleaned it up.
Attachment 651026


Step 9.

And you’re done (well almost). Put everything back together in a similar fashion to how it was disassembled... you’ll figure it out.
The fuel line nuts should be torqued to 30nm but if you don’t have a torque wrench just do them tight, without applying excess force. Last thing you will want is to bend/break your fuel line.
Start her up – there will be a long crank as the fuel line repressurises and fuel goes through the HPFP for the first time, but then you should be good to go.

Whenever I removed a screw/nut/fastener I wrote it down just in case I forgot where to put it, here's my chart if it helps you:
Attachment 651027

Stuart. No homo I love you. That was one of the hardest jobs I did -- because I didn't take the manifold off and I have an N55. Very good guy. Thank you so much. Mine failed at 80k. I guessed that it was the hpfp based on other posts and she runs perfectly now.

Time to change the headers back now and tune her. 😈
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Used this thread to change mine out yesterday. Did not remove intake as not necessary. Took about 2 hours to complete and car runs great now. Thanks for posting as I saved $d$ and had fun!
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Thank you for this DIY! Very doable. I also did not removed the intake, although I can see why one should. I left the LPS in place as well as the E12 boot holding the low pressure line, which made tightening the rear bolt difficult as my long 5mm Allen socket was too long to attach a socket wrench to.

Honesty removing the wiring junction box off the intake was the worst part by far. That took me over an hour.
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Thank you for this DIY! Very doable. I also did not removed the intake, although I can see why one should. I left the LPS in place as well as the E12 boot holding the low pressure line, which made tightening the rear bolt difficult as my long 5mm Allen socket was too long to attach a socket wrench to.

Honesty removing the wiring junction box off the intake was the worst part by far. That took me over an hour.
Just did this job last night.
I also did the regulator and in tank fuel pump the day before.

Anyway, this job is not as bad as the starter which I did a couple of years ago.
You actually remove less.
For this job I did not remove the intake nor did I see a need to remove the engine cover. I did remove it to change my plugs though. No point in doing the work and not changing the plugs.

For the back side of the pump I use a long 5mm hex wrench with a ball end to allow correct angle. I use a 5mm socket with an extension on the end of the hex wrench to get enough leverage to break the bolt free. Then it was a piece of cake.

So if I subtract the time to do the plugs and remove the engine cover, It took about 2..5 hours including clean up on a hot engine.

I pulled the pump fuse and started the engine to depressurize the system before starting. I only had a small trickle of fuel when I cracked open the system.

Anyway, it's like a 3 wrench job. No more difficult than plugs.
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