How to carry out replacement: Fuel Filter 2.4 Audi A6 C5 Saloon
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How to change fuel filter on AUDI A6 C5 Saloon (4B2) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Fuel Filter on your AUDI A6
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel Filter : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5). Tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 10
Hose clamp pliers
Phillips screwdriver
Flat Screwdriver
Fender cover
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Replacement: fuel filter – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Please note: all work on the car – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Remove the engine cover caps. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a drive socket #10.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the engine cover.
    Replacement: fuel filter – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.
  3. Step 6
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    Clean the fuel filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  4. Step 7
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    Loosen the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes. Use hose clamp pliers with retainer.
  5. Step 8
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    Detach the tubes from the fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  6. Step 9
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    Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the fuel filter pipe retainer.
  8. Step 11
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    Disconnect the pipe from the fuel filter.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the fuel filter. Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
  10. Step 13
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the fuel filter is positioned correctly. Consider the fuel flow direction mark.During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) – It's important to only use high-quality filters.
  11. Step 14
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    Tighten the fuel filter fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the o-rings. Use a flat screwdriver.
  13. Step 16
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    Install new o-rings.
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