What fuse? Replace Fuel Filter on 2013 Polo 1.4 GTI 6R DSG?

**PoloGTI6R** · 05-12-2015, 03:20 PM

Hi Guys

Im attempting to replace the fuel filter on my 2013 Polo 1.4 GTI 6R DSG. But im unable to locate the correct fuse to pull to release the pressure on the fuel line.

I located a couple of diagrams online, but none seem to be the correct fuse in question.

Does anyone know what number fuse to pull? I've tried Fuse 3 and 48 as per the information ive managed to find online (not simultaneously of course), but it just failed to start at all.

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I located this information reg the fuse layout also: https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&r...p8UV7RwbB06JNQ

Thanks guys,
Steve.

**alexaescht** · 05-12-2015, 04:13 PM

When I replaced the fuel filter on my TDI I didn't remove the electric fuel pump fuse. All I did was let the car sit for an hour and by the time I got to replacing the filter, there was very little pressure in the fuel lines and almost no diesel came out of the lines as I pulled them off.
Not sure if the filters on the GTIs are very different, but thought this may help.

**PoloGTI6R** · 05-12-2015, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by alexaescht

When I replaced the fuel filter on my TDI I didn't remove the electric fuel pump fuse. All I did was let the car sit for an hour and by the time I got to replacing the filter, there was very little pressure in the fuel lines and almost no diesel came out of the lines as I pulled them off.
Not sure if the filters on the GTIs are very different, but thought this may help.

I've contemplated doing that, 50/50 chance...hmm

**alexaescht** · 05-12-2015, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by PoloGTI6R

I've contemplated doing that, 50/50 chance...hmm

Not much fuel will come out even if the lines are under pressure anyway. Just cover the area in rags and wear safety glasses. You'll be right haha.

**Umai Naa!!** · 05-12-2015, 04:33 PM

I just pull the lines off.

You get a bit of spray, but not much.

**PoloGTI6R** · 05-12-2015, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by Umai Naa!!

I just pull the lines off.

You get a bit of spray, but not much.

Have you done this with a GTI? Ill just do it on a near empty tank haha

**Umai Naa!!** · 05-12-2015, 05:45 PM

It's the same setup as a petrol Golf from the last 10 or so years.

Nothing fancy about it.

Just pull the lines off, you'll get a little bit of spray from the first one, and some fuel will trickle out. That's pretty much it.

**PoloGTI6R** · 05-12-2015, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Umai Naa!!

It's the same setup as a petrol Golf from the last 10 or so years.

Nothing fancy about it.

Just pull the lines off, you'll get a little bit of spray from the first one, and some fuel will trickle out. That's pretty much it.

general consensus seems to be to just go for it, so if you don't hear from me again check the news

I'm really quite annoyed at VW for sanitizing their owners manuals of such details. If I ever get my hands on the workshop manuals, they are getting the hardcore torrent treatment.

Cheers