When to replace the Fuel Filter on your VW POLO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 60000 km
Important!
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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All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for Polo III Van Box Body / Estate (6V5) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – VW Polo III Van Kasten / Kombi (6V5). Tools you need:
Nylon cleaning brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Phillips Screwdriver
Fluid container
Replacement: fuel filter – VW Polo III Van Kasten / Kombi (6V5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Polo III Van Kasten / Kombi (6V5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the fuel door.
  2. Step 2
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    Unscrew the fuel filler cap.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: fuel filter – VW Polo III Van Kasten / Kombi (6V5). Professionals recommend:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 4
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  4. Step 5
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    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  5. Step 6
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    Squeeze the clips and detach the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  6. Step 7
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    Loosen the fuel filter fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  8. Step 9
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – VW Polo III Van Kasten / Kombi (6V5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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 III Van Kasten / Kombi (6V5).
  9. Step 10
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    Screw in the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
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