How to carry out replacement: Fuel Filter 1.8 Passat 3a5
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How to change fuel filter on VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) diesel – replacement guide

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When to replace the Fuel Filter on your VW PASSAT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.9 TD, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.9 D, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.6 TD … View more

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Replacement: fuel filter – VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I). 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 PASSAT Variant (3A5, 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 Variant (3A5, 35I). 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 PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I). 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 PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) – 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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