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4.27
Diesel fuel filter: Renew (Diesel engine)
Replacing diesel fuel filter: 6-cylinder diesel engines
Replacing diesel fuel filter: 10-cylinder diesel engines
Replacing diesel fuel filter: 5-cylinder diesel engines
4.27.1
Renewing diesel fuel filter: 6-cylinder
diesel engines
Note
Please note, for engine codes CASA, CASB and CATA, the fuel
system must be bled after changing the diesel fuel filter.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Diesel extractor -VAS 5226-
Removing:
Note
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Ensure that no diesel fuel contacts coolant hoses.
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If necessary, clean hoses immediately.
♦
Observe disposal regulations!
Carry out the following procedure:
– Remove water extraction plug -arrow A-.
– Insert hose of diesel extractor -VAS 5226- into water extraction
hole, using a suitable adapter.
– Extract approx. 100 ml diesel fuel using diesel extractor -VAS
5226- .
– Renew seal of water extraction plug.
– Tighten water extraction plug to 5 Nm.
Touareg 2003 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2011
4. Descriptions of work
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