Zafira-B ; Panoramic ; Z22YH ; Auto

[Inevitability]

So, after having done it many many times again after that, I settled on the method where I assemble it dry, but I need to pop off the metal cap where the rubber dome is. I'll post pics with more detail when I can.
You will need to drill a, small hole to get the metal retainer spring to release.
Anyways, once the metal cap and rubber dome is off, I fill in the ATF with a cheapie syringe through there, while I keep turning the pump's bolt head to keep pushing air out.
Once it doesn't want anymore ATF, I give it a good shake, spin it a few more times, try a bit more ATF and when I am really happy the air is all out, I, add a few more drops of ATF, pop the rubber dome back on (with the dome facing inwards), put the metal cap on, and then have a small fight with the little retainer spring to get it back in place.
Sorry.. All of this would make more sense with pics. Will post those.
So... Why this method... Its just waaaaay cleaner than the submerge method. Submerge method works, but gets old when you do it 10 times. And, this method allows you to assemble the pump when you can see and feel everything going into place.
I'll post again tomorrow when I'm in front of my computer again.

[Tugaville]

So, after having done it many many times again after that, I settled on the method where I assemble it dry, but I need to pop off the metal cap where the rubber dome is. I'll post pics with more detail when I can.
You will need to drill a, small hole to get the metal retainer spring to release.
Anyways, once the metal cap and rubber dome is off, I fill in the ATF with a cheapie syringe through there, while I keep turning the pump's bolt head to keep pushing air out.
Once it doesn't want anymore ATF, I give it a good shake, spin it a few more times, try a bit more ATF and when I am really happy the air is all out, I, add a few more drops of ATF, pop the rubber dome back on (with the dome facing inwards), put the metal cap on, and then have a small fight with the little retainer spring to get it back in place.
Sorry.. All of this would make more sense with pics. Will post those.
So... Why this method... Its just waaaaay cleaner than the submerge method. Submerge method works, but gets old when you do it 10 times. And, this method allows you to assemble the pump when you can see and feel everything going into place.
I'll post again tomorrow when I'm in front of my computer again.

Thank you

[Inevitability]

Ok, so here's the video to follow below.
I think the guy is speaking Turkish, but his actions make everything obvious without you having to understand the language.
Watch the video and see at 12:00 he's describing how he got that metal retainer spring out... But a few seconds later he puts the screwdriver on the outside and he seems to be saying that you could drill a hole there... That's exactly what I did.
You have to get that metal cap and rubber dome off to fill it.
Also... When i put the rubber dome in, I made sure that the dome faces inwards.

Lemme know if its not clear enough

[Tugaville]

Ok, so here's the video to follow below.
I think the guy is speaking Turkish, but his actions make everything obvious without you having to understand the language.
Watch the video and see at 12:00 he's describing how he got that metal retainer spring out... But a few seconds later he puts the screwdriver on the outside and he seems to be saying that you could drill a hole there... That's exactly what I did.
You have to get that metal cap and rubber dome off to fill it.
Also... When i put the rubber dome in, I made sure that the dome faces inwards.

Lemme know if its not clear enough

Thank you so much for this, really appreciate your advice.