What fuse? Replace Fuel Filter on 2013 Polo 1.4 GTI 6R DSG?

**PoloGTI6R** · 05-12-2015, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by PoloGTI6R

I mean leaving out the Fuse Card & their identification, not the procedures for fuel filter replacement.

So, turns out it was as easy as you guys instructed. I'm a novice at servicing VW's, so it was a bit of an unknown.

For those interested;

**Absolutely no need to remove any fuses**

Tools: Philips Head & Flat head screwdriver, Pan to catch excess fuel, Light, safety goggles, gloves and ramps.

I completed the following steps;

1. Elevated the rear of the car on ramps (then i let the car rest for 30 mins), Placed chock under front wheels for added safety
2. Located the Fuel Filter on the drivers side, just fwd of the rear wheel
3. Released pressure on fuel cap, then closed it again
4. With flat head sd, depress the fuel line clips and remove (do not use excess force) leave filter secured in its bracket as it helps with the fuel line clip removal. Fuel will spray...so be careful!
5. Drain excess fuel into pan
6. With Philips head SD, Unscrew the bracket holding the filter, be mindful that the bracket may have a thin strip of plastic link which allows you to open the bracket slightly (i kept mine intact)
7. Remove the filter noting the orientation
8. Install the new filter making sure the orientation is correct, clip on fuel lines and check for leaks, clean off excess fuel.
9. When starting the car I turned the ignition until the accessories came on, listened for the fuel pump to prime (around 10 seconds) then started the car
11. Check for leaks again.

I watched this youtube clip for awareness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l35SfcIpjc

Hope someone finds this useful.

Cheers,
Steve.

**steveyoshi** · 01-12-2017, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by PoloGTI6R

So, turns out it was as easy as you guys instructed. I'm a novice at servicing VW's, so it was a bit of an unknown.

For those interested;

**Absolutely no need to remove any fuses**

Tools: Philips Head & Flat head screwdriver, Pan to catch excess fuel, Light, safety goggles, gloves and ramps.

I completed the following steps;

1. Elevated the rear of the car on ramps (then i let the car rest for 30 mins), Placed chock under front wheels for added safety
2. Located the Fuel Filter on the drivers side, just fwd of the rear wheel
3. Released pressure on fuel cap, then closed it again
4. With flat head sd, depress the fuel line clips and remove (do not use excess force) leave filter secured in its bracket as it helps with the fuel line clip removal. Fuel will spray...so be careful!
5. Drain excess fuel into pan
6. With Philips head SD, Unscrew the bracket holding the filter, be mindful that the bracket may have a thin strip of plastic link which allows you to open the bracket slightly (i kept mine intact)
7. Remove the filter noting the orientation
8. Install the new filter making sure the orientation is correct, clip on fuel lines and check for leaks, clean off excess fuel.
9. When starting the car I turned the ignition until the accessories came on, listened for the fuel pump to prime (around 10 seconds) then started the car
11. Check for leaks again.

I watched this youtube clip for awareness YouTube

Hope someone finds this useful.

Cheers,
Steve.

Hi Steve,

Sorry to re-visit this... just wondering where you got your fuel filter from, was it genuine ?

The Workshop Manual talks about it having Fuel Pressure Regulator that is integrated into the Fuel Filter... is this actually the case ?

There are 3 listed on sparesbox.com.au... all generic push on versions, with no mention of the Integrated Fuel Pressure Regulator/

Hope you can help please.

Cheers Stephen