When to replace the Fuel Filter on your VW MULTIVAN
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 6 year / 120000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.5 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.5 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.5 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 BiTDI, VW Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 2.0 BiTDI 4motion 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 Multivan V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – VW Multivan T5. List of the tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Flat Screwdriver
Clic-R collar pliers
Fuel line pliers
Fluid container
Fender cover
Replacement: fuel filter – VW Multivan T5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Multivan T5 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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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    Remove the engine cover clips.Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the engine cover.
  5. Step 5
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    Detach the coolant expansion tank connector.Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 6
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    Loosen the coolant pipe clamp.Use clic-R collar pliers.
  7. Step 7
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    Detach the coolant tank hose.Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the coolant reservoir.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the coolant reservoir.
  10. Step 10
    Prepare a container for fluids.
    Step 11
    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 12
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    Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter.Use fuel line pliers.Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: fuel filter – VW Multivan T5. Professionals recommend:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket.Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the fuel filter.Use a flat screwdriver.Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
    Replacement: fuel filter – VW Multivan T5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  13. Step 15
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.Attention! Use quality filters – VW Multivan T5.
  14. Step 16
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement VW Multivan T5 2003 2.0 BiTDI Fuel Filter
    Screw in the fuel filter mounting bracket.Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 17
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    Connect the fuel lines to the new fuel filter.
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