Once these are removed gently pull up on top cap - it should just pull up no need to pry open. The torx bolts on the top are only 5nm torque so not very tight at all. I clamped the middle fuel line to minimise diesel draining from fuel line to engine. I pre soaked the new filter in fresh diesel inside a cleaned out / dry large pop bottle. I wrapped the filter housing in an old towel to avoid any diesel spilling. Torx driver is all you really need for this change (think it was T20 or T25 - sorry i didnt make a note) I think Audi state 60k but i think this is quite a long time personally & at nearly 4years old the filter so i decide to change it. My car has 18k on the clock but is a 2013 and has never had this filter changed. attempt at your own risk obviously!īefore anyone mentions about keeping full audi service history etc i'm planning to keep the car long long term & i keep all the receipts as proof / document my own service history in service book. It's not too hard to find videos / pics on fuel filter changes but i thought i would document to help others as only a few specific to A3 8v. Just changed Fuel filter on my 2.0 TDI Sportback.
DIY Fuel Filter - A3 8V 2.0 TDI 150ps (vag ea228 engine)
