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How to Replace the Diesel Filter on a VW Golf 5

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 5, MK 5, Golf V - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Diesel fuel filter

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To replace the diesel filter on the vehicle, follow these steps: open the bonnet, locate the diesel filter situated at the bottom right of the engine bay. Using a torque spanner, remove the five screws on top that secure the filter cover, then lift the cover while keeping all the pipes connected on top. Take a large flat screwdriver and lever the edge of the filter to lift it out of the housing, using your hands to rotate it if necessary.

Once the old filter is removed, take the new one, ensuring you replace the seals on the top cover.

Reposition the cover and refit the five screws.


Updated on 17 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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On the instrument cluster of the MG ZS, the tire pressure light that appears can be reset by inflating the tires to the correct pressure: this value will be indicated on the sticker attached to the driver's door pillar. Once the tires have been properly inflated, you can turn on the instrument cluster and navigate through the menu until you find the option that indicates tire pressure: if this screen shows the new values, the light will turn off; otherwise, you will need to drive for a few miles so that the sensors can read the new values and turn off the light afterward.

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