Re: How to Change Fuel Filter ('88 5KSQ)

[Brett Dikeman <brett@pdikeman.ne.mediaone.net>]

Several people have suggested your idea to me, so I'd say it is a 
safe bet.  Start the engine, pull the fuel pump relay, wait until the 
engine dies.  Then, maybe let it sit overnight.  You'll probably want 
to open the gas cap before you do the change, as the system is sealed 
and actually becomes somewhat pressurized.

My problem was that I didn't get all the proper washers.  The dealer 
gave me -one- washer, and there seem to be about 4 washers in various 
places...

Brett

>The Bentley does not provide any instructions on how to change the fuel
>filter on my 1988 5000S Quattro.  Do I just unbolt it, and catch the
>spraying gasoline as best I can?  Or, is there a recommended procedure
>whereby the engine is run with the fuel pump disabled (pull the fuse),
>thereby depressurizing the system and emptying the filter?  If the
>latter, will the system self bleed?  Or, do I need to go through some
>other procedure to bleed the system?  What do most people do?  TIA
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