How to carry out replacement: Fuel Filter 1.8 Golf 3 Convertible
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When to replace the Fuel Filter on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 60000 km
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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 – VW GOLF III Cabriolet (1E7). Tools you need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 13
Ratchet wrench
Round-nose pliers
Hand-operated fluid syringe
Fender cover
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Replacement: fuel filter – VW GOLF III Cabriolet (1E7). 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 III Cabriolet (1E7). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. 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.
  4. Step 6
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    Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter. Use round-nose pliers.
    Replacement: fuel filter – VW GOLF III Cabriolet (1E7). Tip:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the fuel line retaining clip. Use round-nose pliers.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the fuel line.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  8. Step 10
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW GOLF III Cabriolet (1E7) – It's important to only use high-quality filters.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the fuel lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Install the fuel line.
  11. Step 13
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    Install the fuel line retaining clip.
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