Cincy
12-29-2008, 09:56 PM
Shown on a MKIV, but still works on the TT
needed:
7mm socket/wrench
new fuel filter (1J0201511A)
wd40
container for spillage.
1) The fuel filter is located right in front of the passenger side rear wheel.
http://alchu.yelloshuga.com/jettafuel/fuelfilter1.jpg
2) I removed the fuse #28, turned on the car, and let the car stall. Then I removed the gas cap to relieve pressure in the fuel lines.
http://alchu.yelloshuga.com/jettafuel/fuelfilter3.jpg
3) Fuel filter is held in place by a bracket. Mine was rusted shut so I sprayed it with some WD40 and waited for a while. The screwdriver started stripping, so I went with the wrench/7mm socket.
http://alchu.yelloshuga.com/jettafuel/fuelfilter2.jpg
4) after removing the bracket, the filter can hang a bit lower for you to get at the clips. You press a small button at the very edge of the clip - the filter should come right off at that point. There's a black strap that's attached to the filter that will come off with it. Remove it and put it on your new filter.
Reference this DIY (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2979787) for a simple method for removing the clips without breaking them.
Edit:^^^ the link above has better photos of the clips!
http://alchu.yelloshuga.com/jettafuel/fuelfilter4.jpg
5) Reverse the steps (make sure the flow is going the right way. arrow should point to the front of the car, and you're set! replace the gas cap and start her up! Took a try or two before the engine would start w/o stalling.
6) check for leaks =)
http://alchu.yelloshuga.com/jettafuel/fuelfilter5.jpg
needed:
7mm socket/wrench
new fuel filter (1J0201511A)
wd40
container for spillage.
1) The fuel filter is located right in front of the passenger side rear wheel.
http://alchu.yelloshuga.com/jettafuel/fuelfilter1.jpg
2) I removed the fuse #28, turned on the car, and let the car stall. Then I removed the gas cap to relieve pressure in the fuel lines.
http://alchu.yelloshuga.com/jettafuel/fuelfilter3.jpg
3) Fuel filter is held in place by a bracket. Mine was rusted shut so I sprayed it with some WD40 and waited for a while. The screwdriver started stripping, so I went with the wrench/7mm socket.
http://alchu.yelloshuga.com/jettafuel/fuelfilter2.jpg
4) after removing the bracket, the filter can hang a bit lower for you to get at the clips. You press a small button at the very edge of the clip - the filter should come right off at that point. There's a black strap that's attached to the filter that will come off with it. Remove it and put it on your new filter.
Reference this DIY (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2979787) for a simple method for removing the clips without breaking them.
Edit:^^^ the link above has better photos of the clips!
http://alchu.yelloshuga.com/jettafuel/fuelfilter4.jpg
5) Reverse the steps (make sure the flow is going the right way. arrow should point to the front of the car, and you're set! replace the gas cap and start her up! Took a try or two before the engine would start w/o stalling.
6) check for leaks =)
http://alchu.yelloshuga.com/jettafuel/fuelfilter5.jpg