When to replace the Fuel Filter on your AUDI A6
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.8, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.8 quattro 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 A6 Avant (4A5, C4) and other AUDI models
Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – AUDI A6 Avant (4A, C4). List of the tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Fluid container
Flat Screwdriver
Replacement: fuel filter – AUDI A6 Avant (4A, C4). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: fuel filter – AUDI A6 Avant (4A, C4). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 2
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket fastening bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 3
    Prepare a container for fluids.
    Step 4
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    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  3. Step 5
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    Loosen the fuel supply lines fastening to the fuel filter.
  4. Step 6
    Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: fuel filter – AUDI A6 Avant (4A, C4). AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
    Step 7
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    Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter.
  5. Step 8
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  6. Step 9
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    Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
  7. Step 10
    Take out the fuel filter bracket.
    Step 11
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    Install the bracket on a new fuel filter.
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