When to replace the Fuel Filter on your AUDI A1
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A1 Hatchback (8X1, 8XK) 1.4 TSI, AUDI A1 Hatchback (8X1, 8XK) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A1 Hatchback (8X1, 8XK) S1 quattro, AUDI A1 Hatchback (8X1, 8XK) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A1 Hatchback (8X1, 8XK) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A1 Hatchback (8X1, 8XK) 1.2 TFSI, AUDI A1 Hatchback (8X1, 8XK) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A1 Hatchback (8X1, 8XK) 1.4 TFSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for A1 Hatchback (8X1, 8XK) and other AUDI models
Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – AUDI A1 (8X1, 8XF). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Nylon cleaning brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Flat Screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Fluid container
Replacement: fuel filter – AUDI A1 (8X1, 8XF). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Please note: all work on the car – AUDI A1 (8X1, 8XF) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the fuel door.
  2. Step 2
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    Unscrew the fuel filler cap.
  3. Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  4. Step 5
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    Clean the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 6
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    Loosen the fuel filter fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Squeeze the clips and detach the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter housing. Use a flat screwdriver.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the fuel lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – AUDI A1 (8X1, 8XF). Tip:
    Remember, it is important not to mix up the input and output of the filter. Arrows on the filter indicate the direction of fuel flow.During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.Attention! Use quality filters – AUDI A1 (8X1, 8XF).
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