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:
VW Polo Variant (6V5) 1.8, VW Polo Variant (6V5) 1.4, VW Polo Variant (6V5) 1.6, VW Polo Variant (6V5) 1.6, VW Polo Variant (6V5) 1.9 TDI, VW Polo Variant (6V5) 1.7 SDI, VW Polo Variant (6V5) 1.9 SDI, VW Polo Variant (6V5) 1.9 TDI, VW Polo Variant (6V5) 1.4 16V, VW Polo Variant (6V5) 1.9 SDI, VW Polo Variant (6V5) 1.4 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for Polo Variant (6V5) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – VW POLO Variant (6KV5). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Phillips screwdriver
Flat Screwdriver
Fluid container
Replacement: fuel filter – VW POLO Variant (6KV5). 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 POLO Variant (6KV5). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  4. Step 5
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    Clean the fuel filter. Use a wire 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. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: fuel filter – VW POLO Variant (6KV5). Professionals recommend:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  6. Step 7
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    Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the fuel filter.
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