download Note: There are two different fuel filter systems. In system 1, the
fuel filter is located on the engine, under the engine cover. In system
2, the fuel filter is located to the left in the engine compartment, on
the strut tower. Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
Suction pump VAS 5226 Remove engine cover Removing: Upper engine
cover, removing and installing . Remove plug – arrow – from fuel filter
housing water drain connector. Extract diesel fuel via water drain
connection located on the side of the fuel filter housing – arrow –
using V.A.G 1390 and V.A.G 1390/1 . Seal off oil plug again and tighten
to 3 Nm. Remove line connectors for fuel lines Remove screws – arrows
– along with connection lines to fuel filter housing Removing fuel
filter cover: Remove screws – arrow – for fuel filter housing and
remove cover
Remove fuel filters – 3 – from cover – 1 – Note: Observe
waste disposal regulations! Installing: Install new fuel filters – 3 –
and replace seal – 2 – Install fuel filter cover – 1 – . Tighten
screws – arrows – for fuel filter cover (8 Nm) Install line connectors
for fuel lines. Note: Replace sealing ring between fuel filter covers
and line unions for fuel hoses. Tighten bolts – arrows – to 8 Nm. Fuel
system, bleeding In order to ensure engine starts immediately after
changing fuel filter, fuel system must be bled with diagnostic tester.
Connect diagnostic tester Switch ignition on. Select “Guided
Functions” . Perform vehicle identification. Diagnostic testing unit,
connecting .