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4.19 Diesel fuel filter: Renewing
WARNING
Risk of burns from very hot fuel.
♦ In extreme cases the fuel lines and the fuel can reach a
temperature of up to 100 °C. Allow the fuel to cool down
before disconnecting the lines - risk of scalding.
♦ Wear protective gloves.
♦ Wear protective goggles.
Risk of injury due to highly-pressurised fuel.
♦ To release pressure in fuel system, place clean cloth
around connection and carefully undo connection.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Protective gloves
♦ Eye protection
Note
Observe disposal regulations!
Removing
– Switch off ignition.
Note
Before opening the system, place a cloth around the filter hous‐
ing.
– Unscrew bolt -arrow- and lift filter housing cover -1- with fuel
hoses connected to one side.
– Remove filter element -2- from fuel filter housing -1-.
Golf 2013 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 10.2012
52 4. Descriptions of work