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Polo Mk5

Removing and installing fuel filter
Removing and installing fuel filter
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Drip tray
Removing
  Note
t  Note safety precautions before beginning work → Chapter.
t  Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.
–  Place container under fuel filter.
  WARNING
The fuel line is under pressure.
Risk of injury to eyes and skin from fuel.
Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid eye injuries and skin contact. Before loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully opening the connection point.
   
–  Detach fuel lines -1-, -2- and -3- by pressing release button.
–  Unscrew bolt -4-.
–  Remove fuel filter.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:
Direction of flow is indicated with an arrow on filter housing.
–  Bleed fuel system → Chapter.
  A20-1082
Installation position
Pin -2- on filter housing must engage in notch of guide -1- in filter bracket.
Specified torque:
  A20-1133
ComponentNm
Retaining clamp for fuel filter3

   

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