How to carry out replacement: Fuel Filter 1.9 TDI Passat 3B6
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When to replace the Fuel Filter on your VW PASSAT
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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Replacement: fuel filter – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
HEX bit no.H13.
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Flat Screwdriver
Fender cover
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Replacement: fuel filter – VW Passat B5 Variant. Professionals recommend:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VW Passat B5 Variant
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  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 caps. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a drive socket #10.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the engine cover.
    Replacement: fuel filter – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip:
    Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the fuel filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the fuel filter housing cover. Use HEX No.H13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Detach the fuel pressure sensor connector.
  9. Step 9
    Unscrew the fuel filter cover.
    Step 10
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    Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the fuel filter. Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
  11. Step 12
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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.Take care to only use quality filters.
  12. Step 13
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    Tighten the fuel filter fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
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