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 : 12 month / 15000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.6, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.3 VR5, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: fuel filter – VW Passat B5 Variant. List of the tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Fluid container
Flat Screwdriver
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Replacement: fuel filter – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: fuel filter – VW Passat B5 Variant. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 2
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket fastening bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 3
    Prepare a container for fluids.
    Step 4
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    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  3. Step 5
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    Loosen the fuel supply lines fastening to the fuel filter.
  4. Step 6
    Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: fuel filter – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
    Step 7
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    Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter.
  5. Step 8
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  6. Step 9
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    Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
  7. Step 10
    Take out the fuel filter bracket.
    Step 11
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    Install the bracket on a new fuel filter.
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