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How to change fuel filter on VW POLO Box (86CF) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 30000 km
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW POLO Box (86CF) 1.0 … 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 POLO Box (86CF) and other VW models
Alternative products

Nylon cleaning brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 10
Fluid container
Ratchet wrench
Wheel chock
Replacement: fuel filter – VW POLO Box (86CF). AUTODOC experts recommend:
- Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
- Please note: all work on the car – VW POLO Box (86CF) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1
Open the fuel door. - Step 2
Unscrew the fuel filler cap. - Step 3Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 4Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.Step 5
Unscrew the fasteners of the plastic car body protective cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 6
Remove the plastic car body protective cover. - Step 7
Prepare a container for fluids. - Step 8
Clean the fuel lines. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray. - Step 9
Loosen the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 10
Unscrew the fuel filter bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 11
Detach the tubes from the fuel filter. - Step 12
Remove the fuel filter.Replacement: fuel filter – VW POLO Box (86CF). Professionals recommend:Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses. - Step 13
Remove the fuel filter fastening bracket.Replacement: fuel filter – VW POLO Box (86CF). Tip:Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses. - Step 14
Install the fuel filter fastening bracket. - Step 15
Install a new fuel filter.Replacement: fuel filter – VW POLO Box (86CF). Tip from AUTODOC:Remember, it is important not to mix up the input and output of the filter. Arrows on the filter indicate the direction of fuel flow.During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.Attention! Use quality filters – VW POLO Box (86CF). - Step 16
Screw in the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
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