Audi A8 2010 - Fuel Filter: Renewing

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– Release retaining tab -B-, swivel cover -A- for aperture down
and detach.
– Pull filter element -D- out of aperture -E- in direction of
-arrow-.
Step 2 - installing filter element:
– Clean aperture -E- with a vacuum cleaner before fitting new
filter element.
– Fit new filter element -D- correctly: angled side faces fresh air
blower.
– Position aperture cover -A- in tab -C- and engage on opposite
side -B-.
Continue installation in reverse sequence.
3.53 Fuel filter: renewing
WARNING
Fuel is hot and under pressure - risk of injuries!
♦ Wear protective gloves.
♦ Wear safety goggles.
♦ Allow connections of fuel lines to cool down.
♦ Place cloths around connections and loosen them care‐
fully.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-
♦ Container for collecting fluid
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- , measuring range 1 to 5
Nm
♦ Torque screwdriver - VAS 6494- , measuring range 1.5 to 3
Nm
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- , measuring range 2 to 10 Nm
Audi A8 2010 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2014
3. Maintenance 125