4-cylinder injection engine (2.0 l direct injection engine, turbocharger) - Edition 02.2011
9 - 3 Nm
10 - Retainer
❑ For fuel filter.
❑ Secured to fuel tank.
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Removing and installing fuel filter
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
♦ Container
Removing
Note
Note safety precautions before starting installation work
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Observe rules for cleanliness.
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– Place container under fuel filter.
WARNING
Fuel system is under pressure! Wear eye protection and pro‐
tective clothing to avoid eye injuries and skin contact. Before
loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connec‐
tion. Then release pressure by carefully pulling hose off con‐
nection.
– Pull off fuel lines -1-, -2- and -3- by pressing release button.
– Remove bolt -4-.
– Remove fuel filter.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing,
note the following:
Note
Direction of flow is indicated with an arrow on filter housing.
– Bleeding fuel system
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3. Fuel tank