When to replace the Fuel Filter on your VW SCIROCCO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 90000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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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 SCIROCCO Van (137) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – VW SCIROCCO Van (137). Tools you might need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torx bit T20
Fluid container
Round-nose pliers
Flat Screwdriver
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Fender cover
Replacement: fuel filter – VW SCIROCCO Van (137). 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 SCIROCCO Van (137). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    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 fuel filter housing and the cover. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the fuel filter housing cover. Use Torx T20.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the fuel filter housing cover. Use a crowbar.
  4. Step 6
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the fuel filter. Use round-nose pliers.
  6. Step 8
    Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
    Replacement: fuel filter – VW SCIROCCO Van (137). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
    Step 9
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    Remove the old sealing ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 10
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    Install the new sealing ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
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