[A4] fuel filter

[Richard]

Peter: You don't have to mess with the tank!  What makes the job possible 
without moving the tank is customizing the 12 point bit to make it shorter. 
The standard bit is too long to fit into the space with the tank in place. 
Cut off the silver part that normally attaches to a ratchet.  Don't cut too 
much off the shaft of the bit the first time--you may have too cut off a 
little at a time to get it to fit into the limited space.  After the filter 
is replaced, I just wedged the filter back in place and it never moved even 
without the bolt and strap.  Hope this helps.  I struggled with this the 
first time too.

Richard
1998 A4 1.8tqm--sold
2007 A4 2.0tqm6

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Kirby" <4pkirby at gmail.com>
To: <A4 at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2012 8:07 AM
Subject: [A4] fuel filter


> I've read the article at http://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng49.shtml
>
> regarding changing the fuel filter on the A4.  Does anyone know if the 
> tank has to be supported when you unbolt the straps?  Mine has quite a bit 
> of fuel in it.  Any other gotchas that I should be aware of?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Peter
> 2001 A4 1.8tq
>
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