Touareg Fuel Filter Replacement

[@BradWhite-ry9uj]

Gary what is if we don't have the tool to prime the filter after installing. Is there a way to pre-prime the filter manually?

[@garysgarage2118]

Yes. When you turn on the ignition without your foot on the brake, the fuel pump will run for approximately 2 sec. Do that 8 times and you should be good to go. If there is a little air left it will just be a longer crank time.

[@BradWhite-ry9uj]

@@garysgarage2118 Thank you.

[@treborhammer9652]

very good video ,,, is the only way to prime the fuel canister is with a scan tool ??

[@garysgarage2118]

@@treborhammer9652 no. You can fill it manually before closing it up. Or cycle the key (ignition) about 8 times. It’s just easier with the scan tool.

[@treborhammer9652]

also I'm curious to the name and model of scan tool

[@garysgarage2118]

@@treborhammer9652 It is a Think Diag 2.

[@skywest1432]

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[@pauliussimkus8401]

Very informative/self explanatory! Thank you.

[@garysgarage2118]

Thanks for your comments.

[@treedeblue]

Not everyone has a fancy scan tool when doing this job btw

[@garysgarage2118]

Just fill the filter housing with fresh fuel before closing. It works well.

[@edwardplant8742]

Just cycle the ignition a few times to initiate the lift pump a few times then.

[@treedeblue]

Thanks will do both suggestions. What are ur thoughts on the fuel pump failure throwing metal into the system? Sounds like a ticking time bomb for us

[@garysgarage2118]

Thanks for adding your comment. Good solution for some without a bidirectional scan too.