Pro tip. Tie a string to the ends of the pump hoses, so when you install the new they become easier to feed back through.

Tip: Unplug the fuel pump electrically before you start. If you don't, and you've unhooked the fuel lines outside the tank, gasoline will spray all over your rear interior if you open a car door / use the key fob / etc. So happy to have found you, DIY. One thing I appreciate besides the skill and presentation is you don't keyword spam your descriptions like "Auto Repair Guys". You are in this for the satisfaction of helping people. Those guys are in it for the clicks, which most of the time lead to not my car.

Thank you again Vehicular DIY. From coding my 645ci to fixing my wife’s 328i. This job save me over $1000 that a local repair shop was going to charge me. Granted they said that they were going to have to drop the WHOLE gas tank! The ONLY thing I have to add that made this just a little easier than you already made it was that right before I pulled the old hoses through the tank, I tied a wire to the hose with the clip on it, pulled it through along with the hose leaving a little enough on the other end. Then tied that wire to the clip on the new hose then just pulled the line straight back through. Worked like a charm. Along with tying all the hoses together with a zip line as mentioned by another commenter. I was done a little over an hour. Thanks Vehicular DIY!!!!!

Just replaced the Fuel Pressure Regulator on my E92 and since you need to touch the Fuel Pump to replace it I changed it too. I thought it was going to be more complicated but it was surprisingly easy. Thanks for the video, it really help me out.

I've been watching your videos on the fuel system topics you did way back when like this one and your first injector vid as well as the later ones. But even in these earlier videos you are so considerate of us viewers making sure we can see and know what, where and how each part needs to be done. Thank you for the hard work and time you've taken with each one! I hope I have gotten all the parts I need to update (High mileage car too at 184,000 miles) and pinpoint the problems with my new to me 2008 335XI. You are taking the mystery out of diagnosing and repairing by showing us all that you do.

Helped me specifically visualize what needed to be done, thanks! Pulling the plugs to the fuel pump and then starting the engine was a great solution to avoid having to drain the tank completely before opening the tank. Pertinent to a 2011 E90 328i LCI

Thank you very much!! Helped me do this for my mom's 06 and saved her a ton of money. You a real one 👍

Thank you so Much Vehicular DIY! Tons of steady clear video that's long enough to show the difficulties w/ your explanations. I KNOW how hard that was to do video and LOTS of technical details showing the challenges and potential pit falls. You're like a living tech manual! LOVE IT.

I just finished my fuel pressure regulator replacement in 1 hour thanks to your tutorial. My regulator was cracked so fuel the pressure was wonky especially with a full tank when starting the car and the exterior of my car was always smelling like gas in the garage. My e92 has 130K mi and is now running like a dream! Thanks again!

Thank you so much! This solved my longer start up issue in the mornings. I bought the part from fcp euro for $140 and fixed my 328i.

I've upgraded my lpfp to stage 2 about a year ago. still enjoyed watching your video. very informative. I wondered what the regulator looked like. A bit fiddly getting everything back and happily seated. easy to lose patience.

This solved my long cranking issue, as well as my fuel smell issue. Thanks! It turned out that my fuel filter was pretty old and needed to be replaced.

everyone tunes these without replacing the filter/ regulator. the fuel system is very important on this engine. i had shops tell me it had no filter/ regulator. a clogged filter will ruin the pumps and cause lots of issues. great work!

Thanks for the video. Just did this took me 2 hours and all looks good so far.

Just did this job for my wife's e93 2011. Crossing my fingers that it resolves the long cranks. Great how to video!

Thank you for the excellent video. This worked perfectly for a 2011 E90 328i.

just tackled this job today and man i cant thank you enough, everything went smooth and solved the gas leak on my 2007 328i. Great video!

I’ve never even changed my own oil and I was able to do this by following your video, thank you!!

Thanks for the video! I was able to do this whole job in about an hour and half with no major issues. 🍻

This video help me change the fuel regulator on my 2007 328i. Your videos are some of the best on KZfaq. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

Just finished with the help of this video. Thank you very much! No more gas leak from the pressure regulator! I found zip-tying the ends of the new hoses together, along with a string attached to the end (which i initially pulled through by attaching it to the old hoses before pulling them out) was key to getting the new hoses across to the pump. Don't know if it was extra challenging because my car is e92 but if someone else is struggling, try zip ties.

Thank's a lot for this very good tuto worked perfectly on my 325i E90 2006

One of the best videos i seem is a while, good quality and very detailed,

I’m doing mines now, and this video helped me tremendously. Thank you for sharing!

Appreciate all your videos man! My garage has been smelling like gas a bit recently...and looking into the issue I discovered it was the fuel pressure regulator. I could smell the fumes in the rear left wheel well, I took off my rear seat cover and took off the metal plate covering the regulator. After taking it off I could smell the fumes and the plastic top of the regulator looked like it had residue of fuel on it. This video will definitely help when I replace the regulator!

thanks man, just did this job and it was easier than i thought.

Thanks so much! I’m going to be changing mine tomorrow. Appreciate the step by step video

Thanks for the tutorial. It was very helpful. I must say that the lock rings for the pump and fuel pressure housings were a bear to get off. I had to use a 24" breaker bar attached to the autozone tool to get them off. I regular ratchet didn't provide the leverage.

myy maaaaans..you got the thumb up right when i saw you had the tool for the ring...i admire your respect for the bmdub

You are the man!!! Followed step by step and got it all done, thank you!!!!

Thanks for your video I think the filter is part of that assembly. Clogged filter = reduced volume. I'm about to take this on this week as my pressures dip under boost.

Awesome video. Helped me a lot. If you have trouble disconnecting the main fuel line from the fuel pump (like I did), it helps to push up on the connector (as if reconnecting it) and then pushing down on the push tab.

Great detail, shows everything, your amazing man great video 👍🏽

thank you, this helped me on my -05 320i aswell.

Thanks for the video, you really have patients, good job

Howdy my fellow local bud... thanks for this detailed video. I'm planning to tackle this myself this weekend. I was skeptic at first, but looking at your video... made it seem like it'll much easier than when I first thought.

Mines leaking ! Thanks for the video !🙌

"Couple of safety aspects" Me already soaked in fuel... LOL Great diy though you have saved me a lot of money, not just from this job but many others.

Great video, great descriptive narration. If you have a 20 inch pry bar and a big flathead screwdriver, you can get those collars off. Reach across to one of the bridge looking things and angle the corner of the pry bar to bite under it. With your other hand, hold the screwdriver vertically on the near side so it bears against one of the things and also against the pry bar. It's not ideal and you might slip off a few times but try it before going to Autozone.

Excellent job and information sir! Must be a common problem with these cars.

great instructional videos, thanks, respectively letting you know that a “motor” is electrical, not internal combustion. FY I

Nice recording and explanations

Thanks for the video man. Definitely helped me out

Just completed this job on my 2010 BMW 328i last night. Overall not too bad, but you have to make extra sure your gaskets are seated correctly when tightening them down, or when you go to the gas station to pump fuel, about half tank, it will start spilling out over the top of the fuel tank and go everywhere. Just my experience. Your video was a HUGE help, thank you for this!

They should of made the access holes bigger on there. Thanks for the vid. I have to do this and you helped me see what I need to do.

Hey Musa. My regulator was worn out, so a got a long crank start indeed. After I shut the car down my fuel pressure went down from 500 kPa to 380kPa in about 15 minutes. After I changed the unit it holds pressure for a long time, and the restart is always great. I mentioned a different car behavior too, at partial throttle. So this regulator can fail also at low milages, like mine. My e93 was only at 56k miles. But it is also 13 years old( 4-2009). So I think the regulator will fail by age too, not only by milage. Btw, I put a string on the hoses to guide them to the pump side. Thanks for sharing this DIY. It was very helpful. Dutch regards, Nico.

Do yourself a huge favor and purchase the correct tool to remove the ring. It makes the repair much easier. The repair fixed my problem with strong gasoline smell in the garage.

Thanks again for this video man! I replaced my leaking regulator earlier today and this video helped out so much!

Thanks, did it yesterday. Worked great. Tip. Center tool to take of cover. Thanks again.

Great video!! I had to replace my fuel pressure regulator due to a few micro cracks on the top of the module. My car was constantly leaking fuel. I chased the drip all the way back to the top of the regulator. This video was exactly what I needed. Very clear and great quality!! Thanks!!!

This helped me a lot! Thank you!

Thanks for the guide replaced the fuel filter.

This is the only video that makes sense about this part! All other videos should be deleted. Thanks

Thanks for the video and sharing your knowledge. Saved the day with the detail walkthrough.

Thank you for your video and explanation. It was so helpful

Thank you so fuccing much my plastic housing was cracced leaking gas saved alot of money love you for the help

First off I’m a Fellow KZfaqr ( my channel is about GIJoe and Retro Toys) .. I’m a huge fan of yours as I love Wagons and own a 2011 328i e91. I completed this ONLY to discover my Fuel Pump was bad. I guess it’s best to DO BOTH if 1 needs to be replaced.. just think that’s best to recommend

This is the 1st commenting on a KZfaq video. I must say this vid help me through the entire process. Good work

Five Stars * * * * * Thank your for your video DIY.

Dude! thanks for your DIY tutorial you saved me a Fortune..lol 👍!

Thank you so much with your help was a tres leches piece of cake.

Very detail and through explanation thanks for taking the time to make these video its very helpful

Dude... this was the best!!

Wow this is next level stuff, looks like this combination of software can do way more than a generic OBD2 scan tool by been specific to the BMW. I got me a scan tool for $500 (Launch CRFP909x) and don't get close to it.

Life saver!! Thank you!

Thankfully ,very good jobs

well done man!

Thanks dude! Did this job last night. A couple of things I did, both good and not. .. I didn't unclip the 2 connectors under the pump side, as there was plenty of room to work with it just moved ti the side. . I did unfortunately break the retaining clip on the connection under the fuel pump side, but a medium sized wire tie fits in there perfectly so I used that to keep the line connected. I didn't realize the big white parts were keyed into place so I struggled getting the ring on until I saw that. The top line on the driver's side (regulator) sprayed fuel when disconnecting, so I should have covered it (yes I ran the car with everything unplugged). Lastly, I work nitrile gloves from Harbor Freight. The thick black ones. With a near empty tank, I never touched fuel. Though I recommend wearing safety glasses (which caught my fuel spray!) and an organic vapor mask to not breathe the fuel. Awesome videos! Never could have done this without your help. Thx.

Today we replaced the regulator and the pump in our 325xi, and the pressure in our fuel rail stays up even after we shut off the engine. Will have to wait until autumn/winter to see if this fixed the long cranks - ours was only long-cranking during colder weather and has not done it since the start of June. But we did bring the residual pressure back into spec (above 65psi for 20mins after shutoff).

Thanks, this video helped a lot!

Great video

I was about to say something about n54 "motor" but u fixed in description :))

I experienced long cranking problem intermittently. Suspected ect sensor at first, so changed the ect sensor with no success. After that, suspected fuel pump relay, fuel pump control module, or fuel pressure regulator as informed in this video. But by the precise scanning at service center, the cause was finally diagnosed as crank angle sensor and valvetronic motor. Tentatively hard cranking problem alleviated by eliminating the error codes, but afraid that simiar problems will occur again. Then will fix by replacing the two parts.

Good video ...Thanks!

Thanks for the video! I thought the hardest part was going to be removing the rings but those came off in seconds. I marked the rings at 6 o’clock for reinstall since I don’t have torque specs. I hit a wall trying to get the green plug from regulator connected to pump off. 45 min! Ended up prying it with a flat head and popped right off. Don’t know how you did it one one hand! I did not need to remove the two plugs or the tether. Wear goggles. Get some 7mil gloves. I had used 5 pairs of thin nitrile gloves cuz they kept ripping. Also, even though my engine stalled after disconnecting the plugs and starting car, there was still pressure and 5-10 ml of gas came flying out. Cover with towel while removing the plug. Still don’t know how to remove that plug. I just pushed it in and out while pressing everywhere. Did this on 140K e92 because of gas smell. Took 2 hours including vacuum and clean up. So far no gas smell. Filled up full 16.2g tank. Everything seems fine. Thanks!

Danm why is that BMW make everything so complicated.. Thanks anyway this makes my job much easier..

very good video

Thanks! for the video Help me out a lot

nice video, thanks

Great videos, thanks for taking the time to make them, I picked up an 07 335i coupe and it suffers from an occasional long crank, its the only symptom. I replaced the FPR based of your info and its a cheap place to start, It was running good for a day or two but its pretty cold today and the long cranks returned. Any suggestions as what to try next, car has 69k miles. I know you suggested the fuel pressure sensor, i must try your diagnose method and see what mine shows up. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Thank you

Finally have a car to do this to lmao 🤣 Videos already coming in handy

VERY GOOD

hi, great video, i did just this and still long starts. no fault codes, no accell shutter. HPFP is good when running but it drops off to zero when engine is off. Should the HPFP maintain a couple hundred PSI or bleed off? How do I test for a leaking injector?

Just had this issue, went to check and I do have a leak in the FPR. Gonna take it to a shop to see if anything else needs to be done. Otherwise I would probably do it myself

Great video...Did you run the lines from the sending/pressure unit to the pump through the bracket in the gas tank?, or did you just run the lines through the gas tank? The bracket is located in the front of the tank and is essentially between the pump and the sending unit...thanks for your help.

What is this tool kit you used called?

Is the other end of passenger side vacuum hose attached to the gas filler tube?

I did the same thing you did and switched my regulator with the same Continental regulator that you had and after I took it for a drive with the back seat still out to make sure everything was fine and it was but after I couldn’t help notice that around the top hats of the fuel pump and the regulator and the whole top area was hot after the drive is that normal? I’m worried my gas tank will blow 😅🥲 any ideas?

This is now a common issue with e92 Cracks on top of pressure regulator/filter assymbly then leaking. Must be resolved as soon as possible cause in some cases it makes fuel mist under the car which can cause fire/explosion.

Im about to do this job on my car but on the black hoses do they have to be reconnect in the same hole or they have different fittings

what are the symptoms from a bad LPFP vs HPFP?

so the issue you were trying to fix was it took a long time to start when you cranked it?

Can you post a video of installation and configuration on the pc and what is the OBD2 cable you got ?? Thanks in advance

hey im hoping you can help me figure what is wrong with my 08 n54. basically it has a reallllly long crank it usually wont start the first time and then starts up the second time i try with a little hesitation. it then runs really rough and if i dont give it gas it dies out. what should i start with?

For the fuel feed line, on the driver side, the last line you took off before removal do you need to relieve the pressure first? I work at a shop and I’m stumped because it’s not budging going back enough.

Question. Out of all these fuel system components, low pressure fuel sensor included, which one would could cause no start issues?

Mine was cracked and leaking fuel so I decided to replace it, everything went smooth but now I hear this buzzing noise coming from the new one like it’s constantly priming. The old one didn’t make that noise. Did I fuck something up lol

Did you disconnect the negative battery terminal after you started the engine to relieve the pressure on the system ?

Thanks for the DIY. I unfortunately get to tackle this job and not looking forward to it. I have a fuel leak coming from the regulator. You can smell the fuel on the rear drivers side tire, and I see some wet spots on the ground after parking it. Not good. Taking care of this asap. E90 330i.