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Removing and installing fuel filter
Removing and installing fuel filter
t  Removing → Anchor.
t  Installing → Anchor.
Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability among Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Tray -VAS 6208-, see equivalent → Anchor
Removing
Observe safety precautions → Chapter.
Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.
  W00-10228
–  Remove the right hand cover -1- on the fuel tank.
–  Place the drip tray -VAS 6208- under the fuel filter.
  WARNING
The fuel system is pressurised. Before opening the system place a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.
  A20-1268
–  Remove the fuel supply line -1-, -2- and -4-. Press the unlocking button.
–  Remove bolt -3-.
–  Take fuel filter off.
Installing
Reassembly is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
  A20-1270
installation position
l  Direction of flow is indicated with an arrow on filter housing.
l  Ensure that connection „IN“ on fuel supply line -3- is positioned at the same height as the screw connection for the filter mount-2-.
Distance between fuel return line and fuel tank
l  -a- = 6 ... 10 mm.
Tightening torque
  A20-10088
ComponentNm
Retaining clamp for fuel filter1,2

   

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