Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: fuel filter – VW EOS (1F7, 1F8). Use the following procedure:
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 fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 6
Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a crowbar.
Replacement: fuel filter – VW EOS (1F7, 1F8). Tip from AUTODOC:
Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
Step 7
Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 8
Remove the fuel filter. Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
Step 9
Connect the fuel supply lines to the fuel filter.
Step 10
Install a new fuel filter.
AUTODOC recommends:
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.VW EOS (1F7, 1F8) – It's important to only use high-quality filters.
Step 11
Screw in the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 12
Connect the fuel supply lines to the fuel filter.
Step 13
Clean the fuel lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 14
Take the fluid container away from under the fuel filter.
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 EOS (1F7, 1F8). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.
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