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Instructions for Replacing the Diesel Filter

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Diesel fuel filter

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The diesel filter for the car model in question is located under the vehicle floor, near the right rear wheel (passenger side), just next to the fuel tank, and not in the engine bay as is generally the case with almost all car models; to replace the filter, it is necessary to lift the vehicle on a hydraulic lift, access the filter, and start by removing the fastening pin of the support clip; before disconnecting the pipes, place a tray under the filter and pull out the hoses; then attach the clip to the new filter, connect the hoses respecting the flow direction of the fuel, and secure the clip with the corresponding pin.


Updated on 17 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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