How to carry out replacement: Fuel Filter 1.6 TD VW T3 Van
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How to change fuel filter on VW Transporter T3 Van – replacement guide

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When to replace the Fuel Filter on your VW TRANSPORTER
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 30000 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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Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – VW TRANSPORTER III Box. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Fluid container
Wheel chock
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Replacement: fuel filter – VW TRANSPORTER III Box. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW TRANSPORTER III Box – 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
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
  4. Step 5
    Clean the fuel filter bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the fastening bolts of the fuel filter bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean the fuel lines. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 9
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    Loosen the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes. Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 10
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    Detach the tubes from the fuel filter.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the fuel filter bracket.
  10. Step 12
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    Attach the pipe to the fuel filter.
  11. Step 13
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    Install the fuel filter bracket.
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