
Engine Mechanics
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Fuel Filter Unit
The fuel filter unit is located in a crash-safe
position in the V-space of the engine. It contains
two filter inserts and a sensor for the fuel
contamination. The sensor for the fuel
contamination is used to inform the driver if the
water level in the filter unit is too high, using an
indicator light in the dash panel insert.
There is a preheating valve in the lid of the fuel
filter unit; when the outside temperature is low,
this guides the fuel in the return flow from the
engine back into the filter. In the Touareg, a
coolant-fuel cooler is integrated into the fuel
filter unit. It cools the fuel flowing back into the
fuel tank, thus preventing damage to the fuel
tank by return flow fuel that is too hot.
Fuel Filter
Unit
Coolant Connection
Fuel Cooler
Fuel Contamination Sensor
Preliminary Run of Fuel Tank
Return Flow to Fuel Tank
Drainage
Fuel Filter Lid
Fuel Return from the
Pump-Jet Units
Fuel Preliminary
Run to Fuel Pump
Fuel Return from the
Pump-Jet Units
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