Volkswagen Touareq Fuel Filter Replacing (Diesel Engine)

There are two different fuel filter systems in Touareq. In system 1, the fuel filter is located on the engine, under the engine cover. In system 2, the fuel filter is located to the left in the engine compartment, on the strut tower. Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required Remove engine cover Upper engine cover, removing and installing .
Removing: Remove plug - arrow - from fuel filter housing water drain connector. Extract diesel fuel via water drain connection located on the side of the fuel filter housing - arrow - using V.A.G 1390 and V.A.G 1390/1 . Seal off oil plug again and tighten to 3 Nm. Remove line connectors for fuel lines Remove screws - arrows - along with connection lines to fuel filter housing Removing fuel filter cover: Remove screws - arrow - for fuel filter housing and remove cover Remove fuel filters - 3 - from cover - 1 - Note: Observe waste disposal regulations!
Installing: Install new fuel filters - 3 - and replace seal - 2 - Install fuel filter cover - 1 - . Tighten screws - arrows - for fuel filter cover (8 Nm) Install line connectors for fuel lines. Note: Replace sealing ring between fuel filter covers and line unions for fuel hoses. Tighten bolts - arrows - to 8 Nm. Fuel system, bleeding In order to ensure engine starts immediately after changing fuel filter, fuel system must be bled with diagnostic tester. Connect diagnostic tester Diagnostic testing unit, connecting . Switch ignition on. Select "Guided Functions" . Perform vehicle identification.

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