1.2 12Vavle Petrol Fuel Filter

[kidinspace]

I want to change my fuel filter, but I don't know where it is...

Dug this up from VagCat, but this doesn't say where on earth it is!
Is the same for all the petrols? - It simply says "otto engine".

I know in VAG diesels the fuel filter generally is in the engine bay, so this diagram has to be for petrols.

Does anyone know where this is on the car?
Fuel Filter is number 10.

.G.

 

[RUM4MO]

I think that its back near the tank - I've never changed this yet on my wife's 2003MY Polo 1.4SE, but I do seem to remember that ETOS makes some sort of comment about with or without a one way valve or something - just to make it akward - also it seems to need a release tool.

I see that there is a "choice" of "9" or "10 + 11 + 12" - "9" is a plain filter element, "10 + 11 + 12" has the extra bit fitted - some thing along the lines of what I've mention above - what ever the extra bit is?

 

[red_october]

On the 1.2 Ibiza the fuel filter was infront of the OSR wheel just behind the sill. Didn't need any special tools, the fuel pipes were push fit, you just needed to squeeze the connector sleeve then pull, my filter was going a bit rusty so the fuel pipe was a bit tight. Just have to be careful as the pipes were still under pressure when I did it but that might have been because I changed it about half hour after driving.

 

[RUM4MO]

On the 1.2 Ibiza the fuel filter was infront of the OSR wheel just behind the sill. Didn't need any special tools, the fuel pipes were push fit, you just needed to squeeze the connector sleeve then pull, my filter was going a bit rusty so the fuel pipe was a bit tight. Just have to be careful as the pipes were still under pressure when I did it but that might have been because I changed it about half hour after driving.

Dash, so it sounds like I don't need to buy a special tool (don't worry I'll find some other specialist tools to buy!), any comment to make about the lump shown that gets fitted before or after the filter on some cars?

 

[joop200789]

Just have to be careful as the pipes were still under pressure when I did it but that might have been because I changed it about half hour after driving.

take the fuel pump fuse out ,run egine till it stalls, remove filter now as it not under pressure any more, replace filter and fuse then start the engine

 

[kidinspace]

What is the part number for your fuel filter???

When I ordered mine today from Seat I was told that there is possibly 3 different fuel filters for my car! This is after giving my chassis number.
However the parts manager did say that if it's not right then they would change it no problem.

Still haven't got under the car to find it to try and get a part number off it, might go and do that later...

My fuel filter is listed as 6Q0 201 511 on the box and has 6Q0 201 051 (A) and 6Q0 201 051 on the filter itself.

Anyone else had a similar experience?

.G.

 

[kidinspace]

take the fuel pump fuse out ,run egine till it stalls, remove filter now as it not under pressure any more, replace filter and fuse then start the engine

Do you know what fuse this is?

Had a look in the manual but nothing is in there as "Fuel Pump" .

Here's the list...

1. Free
2. ABS / ESP
3. Free
4. Brake Light, Clutch
5. ECU (Petrol)
6. Dipped Beam (RHS)
7. Dipped Beam (LHS)
8. Mirror Heating Control
9. Lambda Probe
10. "S" Signal. Radio Control
11. Free
12. Height Adjustment Headlights
13. Level Sensor / Oil Pressure
14. Additional Engine Heating / Oil Pump
15. Automatic Gearbox Control
16. Heated Seats
17. Engine Control Unit
18. Instrument Panel / Heating and Ventilation, Navigation, Height Adjustment Headlights, Electric Mirror
19. Reverse Light
20. Screenwash Pump
21. Main Beam (RHS)
22. Main Beam (LHS)
23. License Plate Light / Pilot Light for Sidelight
24. Wipers
25. Sprayers (Petrol)
26. Brake Light Switch / ESP
27. Instrument Panel / Diagnosis
28. Control: Glove Compartment Light, Boot Light, Interrior Light, Sun Roof
29. Climatronic
30. Free
31. Electric Window (LHS)
32. Control Central Locking
33. Self-fed Alarm Horn
34. Current Supply
35. Open Roof
36. Engine Fan / Ventilation
37. Pump / Healight Washers
38. Fog Lights, Rear Fig Lights
39. Control Petrol Engine Unit
40. Control Diesel Engine Unit
41. Fuel Level Indicator
42. Transformer Ignition
43. Dipped Beam (RHS)
44. Electric Window, (Rear LHS)
45. Electric Window, RHS
46. Control Wipers
47. Control Heated Rear Screen
48. Control Turn Signals
49. Lighter
50. Current Rain Sensor / Central Locking
51. Radio / CD / GPS
52. Horn
53. Dipped Beam (LHS)
54. Electric Window, (Rear RHS)

.G.

 

[ScottHmk4]

your furl filter will b fine mate, my bro said they changed the part number on them after a certain period, you will either have old stock or newer stock,

 

[kidinspace]

your furl filter will b fine mate, my bro said they changed the part number on them after a certain period, you will either have old stock or newer stock,

Well that's good to know.
Have you done yours yet? I serviced mine last night, didn't do the filter in dark, not sure when I'll do it...

.G.

 

[ScottHmk4]

Well that's good to know.
Have you done yours yet? I serviced mine last night, didn't do the filter in dark, not sure when I'll do it...

.G.

all getting done one saturday i believe, gonna take it too my bros work and get it on the ramp, gonna check that damn spring aswell, rumbling is annoying as fook.

 

[kidinspace]

Changed it this morning, petrol burns your eyes as I discovered, also doesn't feel great when running down your neck either!
Need a new screw for the plastic holder that retains the fuel filter as my screw is now rounded out... Apart from that the whole thing was done in under 15 minutes...


.G.

 

[ScottHmk4]

Changed it this morning, petrol burns your eyes as I discovered, also doesn't feel great when running down your neck either!
Need a new screw for the plastic holder that retains the fuel filter as my screw is now rounded out... Apart from that the whole thing was done in under 15 minutes...


.G.

i thought a man of ur intelect would know these things haha, looking forward to see if theres a fuel difference

 

[RUM4MO]

Changed it this morning, petrol burns your eyes as I discovered, also doesn't feel great when running down your neck either!
Need a new screw for the plastic holder that retains the fuel filter as my screw is now rounded out... Apart from that the whole thing was done in under 15 minutes...


.G.

Yes, its worse in hot weather, also DERV tasts funny and again in hot weather feels horrible when you seem to have soaked yourself from head to foot, brake fluid is not so good in eyes or a lot on body and, strangly enough curdy battery acid sulphates does also make your eyes sore - sore enough to stick your head under a cold tap with out worrying about if you like doing that!

I think that its all down to taking reasonable care - oh no please don't mention risk assessment - what is that.

Trouble that I had with the Passat filter was also that the bracket retaining screw was a bit rusted up, strange that when the filter gets changed every 60,000 miles or so, also the screw points up so the extremely long thread gets loaded up with crud - and I seem to remember that the nut is welded onto the bracket - well it starts off that way!!

 

[chrisradioman]

Changed it this morning, petrol burns your eyes as I discovered, also doesn't feel great when running down your neck either!
Need a new screw for the plastic holder that retains the fuel filter as my screw is now rounded out... Apart from that the whole thing was done in under 15 minutes...


.G.

I found out the same thing under my camper, my neighbor had to drag me out. a cold shower & a trip down A&E later I learned a valuable lesson DOH!