Removing and installing fuel filter - R8 Spyder: Audi 4.2 (BUJ, BYH, CMPA, CNDA, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

• Opens: fuel

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• Risk of injury caused by fuel.To reduce the pressure in the fuel system, wrap a clean cloth around the connection and carefully loosen the connection. — Unclip wiring harness and move slightly to one side.

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📐 1 workshop diagram for BUJ

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Observe safety precautions .
2. Observe rules for cleanliness .
3. Fit protective covers on bodywork .
4. Remove side panel trim (left-side) (1)53.
5. ⚠ Risk of injury caused by fuel.To reduce the pressure in the fuel system, wrap a clean cloth around the connection and carefully loosen the connection. — Unclip wiring harness and move slightly to one side.

6. Press release tabs and disconnect fuel lines (3 and 4) at fuel filter.
7. Loosen bolt (5).
8. Remove bolts (1 and 2) and pull fuel filter (6) slightly upwards.
9. ⚠ Safety risk from fuel escaping at fuel filter.Use a cloth to catch escaping fuel. — Press release tab and disconnect fuel line (7) at fuel filter.
10. Detach fuel filter with bracket.
11. Slide fuel filter into bracket.

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