Re: A6/100 Fuel Filter Question

[Karl Nitz-GKN001 <Karl_Nitz-GKN001@email.mot.com>]

     Sam,
     
     I replaced the fuel filter on my car this past weekend (92 100S, 
     same body style/engine configuration as yours).  What you see IS 
     the fuel filter.  The bracket is NOT welded to the filter.  There 
     are 2 bolts that hold the bracket to the inner fender.  BUT under 
     the filter on the engine side is a 3rd bolt.  This bolt tightens 
     the band to hold the filter.
     
     So here's what you do:
        1) remove the fuel lines from both sides (be ready for about a   
           quart of fuel to drip out.
        2) loosen that 3rd nut as far as you can without removing it     
           from the bolt entirely.
        3) twist and wiggle the old filter out.
        4) put in new filter, tighten bolt and reattach lines with new   
           copper gaskets.
     
     Good Luck,
     Karl H. Nitz
     gkn001@email.mot.com
     
     '92 100S, 75K miles, new plugs and fuel filter this past weekend
     '81 VW Rabbit Diesel, 196K miles, needs attention next
     '97 Chrysler Sebring LXi, wife's car (now it's German, too)
     '86 Kawi ZL600 and '85 Honda Interceptor, in hibernation