Touareg V8-4.2L (AXQ) (2006)
Fuel Filter: Service and Repair
Fuel Filter, Replacing
Fuel Filter, Replacing
‹› Fuel filter is located in left fuel tank opening, when viewed in direction of travel.
Requirements
‹› The fuel tank must be drained --> [ Fuel Tank, Emptying ] See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Tank/Service and
Repair/Procedures, emptying fuel tank.
‹› Fuses - 13 - and - 14 - - arrow - must be removed from their sockets.
Work procedure
CAUTION!
Fuel supply lines are under pressure! Wear protective goggles and protective gloves to avoid damage and contact with skin. Before
removing from hose connection wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully pulling hose off connection.
Observe safety precautions --> [ Safety Precautions ] See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Service Precautions/Safety
Precautions.
Observe rules for cleanliness --> [ Clean Working Conditions ] See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Service
Precautions/Clean Working Conditions.
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Cut open carpet on left side from point - A - to point - B - in pre-cut area - arrow -.
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Remove nuts - 1 - from cover. If necessary, unbolt backrest support - 2 - or support mounting: --> Body Interior 72 Removal and Installation