How to Change Fuel Filter On 2014 VW Passat TDI Quick and Easy!

This video is a quick and easy Fuel Filter Change on the VW Passat 2.0l TDI.
Don't take it too the dealer Do it yourself it's very simple to do. watch the video and see how easy it is.. Cost less than $30 Canadian and maybe 10 Minutes of your time.
Tools needed
T20 Torx Bit
Screw driver
Paper towels
Power drill if you want too.
New Filter of your choice.
That's all ya need.
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[@danielhertz7266]

Thanks for being one of the few guys telling people to CLEAN THE CAN!

[@jkgreen]

Had some work done on my TDI that I could not do on my own. In addition, they suggested I change the fuel filter. They quoted $220 and $150 for the cabin air filter. You just saved me at least $175 on the fuel filter.

[@doserdiesel]

Glad it worked out for ya. Have a cabin filter change video too it's pretty easy.

[@huntersadventures9861]

Thanks for the tips, I just picked up a 2013 didn't know it was that easy.

[@infra4803]

Everyone's like "Those are TRICKY!!! Take it to the dealer!!" Thanks for the vid.

[@doserdiesel]

It's a pretty simple job. Thanks for watching.

[@rt11050604]

Thanks for this info great video. Next video should be an oil and filter change.

[@doserdiesel]

Thanks man. When I bought the Car they just did the oil change, so that video will be coming when I get more Miles on it.

[@reesemitchell8681]

I have subscribe and hit the bell notification! Thank you so much for showing the quick fix.

[@doserdiesel]

Thank you. It's an easy job once you have done it!

[@Celtic-Texan]

All these comments about "priming" it the proper way, so not to run the HPFP dry. I didn't know this before swapping mine out, and when I went to bump it a couple times before starting it the engine started right up then shut off a few seconds after. I bumped it a few more times, then tried to crank it, it wouldn't start for about 8 seconds of cranking but fired right up. I let it run for about 8 minutes while I checked for any leaks. No problems, shut it down, and started it up a few more times to make sure all was well, and it cranks up immediately with no issues. So my question is this, if it's so bad to have done it this way, did I dodge a bullet? Or is the thought that there was some degree of damage that may rear it's head later? None of this makes any sense to me, if it's so bad, what about if someone had run out of fuel for whatever reason, the fuel filter reservoir would be empty anyway, and once they refueled they would go through the same scenario minus having added a new fuel filter. I can't imagine the design sucks so bad that even that would have the potential of ruining their HPFP. And if the thought is the HPFP needs lubricated, it's not like it's a brand new pump that's not covered in diesel already.

[@realisticcritic]

You do need to prime your fuel system, the cp4 pump that is in this car is very touchy and can be destroyed by the air you're pumping through it when not priming the system after having it open.

[@doserdiesel]

That's what bumping the Key does. You bump it a few times and then start it. Have done this with my diesel trucks too with no Issues.

[@krzysztofmichalczyk6814]

@@doserdiesel a diesel truck has no CP4 pump from VAG... that cranking was to long. Ouch

[@doserdiesel]

@@krzysztofmichalczyk6814 diesel trucks here in North America have cp4s and they are the worst thing they could of went with.

[@johnnytightlips7628]

I did this method also, but instead I cycled key on/off without crank about 20 times. It started straight away with less cranking than this but I think next time I will just prefill the cannister with diesel.

[@stevem6711]

If you don't have a VAGCOM to prime the fuel system, try pressing the "start" button without having your foot on the brake to turn on the fuel lift pump, but not turn the engine over. Not sure if that works the same as moving a key start vehicle to "on" without engaging the starter. The point here is you need the fuel lift pump to fill the empty fuel filter canister w/o activating the high pressure fuel pump. VAGCOM is the normal way to run the lift pump according to VW. Yes, proper priming is important.

[@paulwary]

I have 2013 Passat TDI and would like to check if this procedure will work in my case, without having to buy a code device. I have a key (or dongle) start. So I leave my foot off the brake, and push the key in all the way as would normally start the car, correct? Then just listen for the fuel lift pump under the back seat. If I can hear it, then I can prime purge the air with a few cycles like that, correct? What are the risks if air remains in the line?

[@viktorkalashnikov2871]

Thanks for the help one more superior

[@-ssch]

Is it the same way for petrol engine as well ? Non TDI ?

[@doserdiesel]

I don't think so, not sure where the Fuel filter is on thoes engines. I have never owned the Gas version of these cars.

[@britomaszycki2245]

i have a 2015 and could you do a video or reach out how to change the fuel pump ?

[@doserdiesel]

I am sorry I sold the Passat, and no clue how to Change it. Are you sure that's what it needs? I can look into it as much as you can, sorry I am no help.

[@haroonkhanbizz4946]

Ty

[@erkidfusha4919]

How dud you emptied the canister? A relay release or syringe suction

[@doserdiesel]

Shop vac.

[@bryansmith4595]

My 2014 jetta tdi uses a t30

[@frankmurphy4713]

make sure to fill the cannister up to the brim with diesel then put top back on if you have no vcds , cuts out cranking when starting , that was to long to kick in bad for car

[@berlinbear11b18]

Have you done the DSG trans fluid?

[@doserdiesel]

I have another video on how to Change it.

[@superstarjmac6797]

How did you drain the the old gas out

[@doserdiesel]

Shop Vac sucked it all out! When you go to start the car again Bump the key a few times so it will fill the canister back up before starting the engine.

[@superstarjmac6797]

@@doserdiesel is there any other way to do it if you don’t have the shop vac?

[@doserdiesel]

@@superstarjmac6797 alot of paper towels the super absorbent ones lol. Or some sort of Suction pump.

[@bobm4014]

@@superstarjmac6797 Use a turkey baster, or an engine oil extraction pump.

[@doserdiesel]

I thought about saying the Turkey Baster but they might of thought I was Mental LOL. It would work for sure though.

[@sideshowbob8035]

Do not do that!, It will destroy your high pressure fuel pump.

[@doserdiesel]

Do not do what change the fuel filter?

[@daveareias5127]

@@doserdiesel lol..I think what he means is, I was taught that you should top up cannister/filter with diesel after you stick new filter in.

[@patriotsfan1236]

@@doserdiesel not prime it.

[@93redcamaroz28]

Dealer offered to do it for 140. Id pay that just to not deal with any of this

[@paulwary]

Begs the question: why are you watching this?

[@viktorkalashnikov2871]

It is very good but it is better to put the diesel in yourself because if you do not have experience, if you purge all the lines you will have a big problem.