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Replacing the Fuel Filter on a Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R - Years 2009-2017
Part: Diesel fuel filter

In today's tutorial, you will learn how to remove and replace the fuel filter on a Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI in simple steps. First, open the engine bonnet and locate the fuel filter on the left; then disconnect the fuel inlet and outlet hoses by loosening the clips with pliers. Once removed, lift the fuel filter upwards; replace it with a new one of the correct type, pressurising the fuel through a pump and reassembling everything!

Updated on 8 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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