I removed the upper component of the fuel pump on a 95 vw passat but the pump itself does not want to come out of the bracket inside the fuel tank. It wiggles around a little inside the bracket and feels like it will pull out but doesn't. Does anyone know if there is anything special that is holding the pump in the bracket or if there are any tricks to removing the fuel pump from the bracket?

chances are there is a fuel return line connected to the pump module, lift up the pump as high as possible (not too much) get a flash light and look under the pump assembly you should find the line / hose. good luck.

If it is a round VDO style pump a quarter turn counter clockwise will do the trick. Trust me I scratched my head over this with my 95 GLX

Hi,just took one out.previous post was correct,1/4 ccw turn will do it.It is a tight fit but it will come out of the round hole.Keep it upright and dont tilt it or gas will run out. Matt