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How to change fuel filter on VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) diesel – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 TD, VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 D, VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.6 TD … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 TD, VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 D, VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.6 TD … 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 PASSAT (3A2, 35I) and other VW models
Fuel filter
Alternative products

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 PASSAT (3A2, 35I). 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 PASSAT (3A2, 35I). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 4Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 5Loosen the fuel supply lines fastening to the fuel filter. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 6Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter. Use round-nose pliers.Replacement: fuel filter – VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I). Tip:Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
- Step 7Remove the fuel line retaining clip. Use round-nose pliers.
- Step 8Remove the fuel line.
- Step 9Remove the fuel filter.
- Step 10Install a new fuel filter.AUTODOC recommends:VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) – It's important to only use high-quality filters.
- Step 11Clean the fuel lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 12Install the fuel line.
- Step 13Install the fuel line retaining clip.
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