Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 60000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.2 TSI, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.2 TSI, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.0, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.0, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.6, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.0 TSI, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.0 TSI, SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) 1.6 … View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for FABIA Estate (NJ5) and other SKODA models

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Replacement: fuel filter – SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5). Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Nylon cleaning brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Phillips screwdriver
                    
                      Fluid container

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Replacement: fuel filter – SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
Please note: all work on the car – SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the fuel door.
Step 2

Unscrew the fuel filler cap.
Step 3

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Step 4

Prepare a container for fluids.
Step 5

Clean the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 6

Loosen the fuel filter fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 7

Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 8

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.
Step 9

Remove the fuel filter.
Step 10

Clean the fuel lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 11

Install a new fuel filter.

Replacement: fuel filter – SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5). 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 – SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5).
Step 12

Connect the fuel supply lines to the fuel filter.
Step 13

Screw in the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 14

Take the fluid container away from under the fuel filter.
Step 15

Lower the car.

Step 16

Tighten the fuel filler cap.
Step 17

Close the fuel door.

AUTODOC recommends:
Before starting off, switch the ignition on and off several times. This should be done to activate the fuel pump to make it pump fuel through the fuel system.
Step 18

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.

Step 19

Shut off the engine.

Replacement: fuel filter – SKODA FABIA Estate (NJ5). Tip from AUTODOC:
To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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