Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Amarok Platform / Chassis (S1B, S6B, S7B) 2.0 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for Amarok Platform / Chassis (S1B, S6B, S7B) and other VW models

Fuel filter

Fuel filter for Amarok Platform / Chassis (S1B, S6B, S7B) Petrol (160 hp)

Replacement: fuel filter – VW AMAROK Platform/Chassis (S1B). 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 – VW AMAROK Platform/Chassis (S1B). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
Please note: all work on the car – VW AMAROK Platform/Chassis (S1B) – 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 – VW AMAROK Platform/Chassis (S1B). 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 – VW AMAROK Platform/Chassis (S1B).
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 – VW AMAROK Platform/Chassis (S1B). 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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