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Replacing the Diesel Fuel Filter

Model: Volkswagen Passat B6, 3C - Years 2005-2010
Part: Diesel fuel filter

Open the bonnet and locate the diesel fuel filter. Unscrew the securing screws of the cover using a ratchet wrench. Carefully remove the cover and take out the filter. Thoroughly clean the inside of the housing with paper to remove all dirt and fuel residues. Refit a new filter with the fuel inlet hole facing upwards. Also replace the rubber gasket on the cover with a new one. Using the emergency pump, fill the inside of the filter with fuel up to the brim. Securely close the filter head and start the engine.

Updated on 2 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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