When to replace the Fuel Filter on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TD, GTD, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 SDI, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 D View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change fuel filter VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 3 (1H1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – VW Golf 3. Tools you need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 13
Ratchet wrench
Round-nose pliers
Hand-operated fluid syringe
Fender cover
Replacement: fuel filter – VW Golf 3. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: fuel filter – VW Golf 3. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
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    Loosen the fuel supply lines fastening to the fuel filter. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 6
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    Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter. Use round-nose pliers.
    Replacement: fuel filter – VW Golf 3. Tip:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the fuel line retaining clip. Use round-nose pliers.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the fuel line.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  10. Step 10
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW Golf 3 – It's important to only use high-quality filters.
  11. Step 11
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    Clean the fuel lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  12. Step 12
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    Install the fuel line.
  13. Step 13
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    Install the fuel line retaining clip.
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