Out of the few videos out there to do this job... This is by far the best and most clearly visible and descriptive. Thanks man.

quick tip: you can put the caps from the new filter on the old one after disconnecting the fuel lines to avoid annoying gas spillage.

Showing where the blue line plugs into the center saved my ass thanks man!

I was trying to do this before blindly and I was having a hard time trying to remove the filter. Local shop wanted $75 and then I decided to take my time and look on youtube. You saved me some $. What type of beer do you drink?!!! Appreciate that video.

Thank you for clearly showing how to clip the fuel lines I watched a couple of other videos and they literally just cry the lines off of the fuel filter with a pry bar. Yikes. Thanks again.

thank you! I couldn't find another video like yours. so thank you

Just want to thank you for your video very well detailed and allowed me to do mine, same vehicle with ease! THANKS!

I am getting ready to do this to my MK6 2.5L. This DIY is very helpful -- thanks! I would love to see more how-to vids for the 2.5 (things like shock/strut replacement, wheel hubs, alternator, whatever...).

All of your vw videos have been very clear and helpful. Thank you.🚗😊

Awesome vid! thanks for that!

Thanks for video,very helpful..keep them comeing..

I am so glad you do not have to take the fuel tank appart on VW MK5s to change the fuel filter.

great video, good info....i've been meaning to do mine...and just was too lazy to find out on my own car were the fuel filter is...so i googled it and found this video... kinda funny...my mk5 2.5l jetta is also laser blue best ways to release fuel system pressure is to remove fuel pump relay/fuse and letting the car run until it dies...oryou can also unplug the fuel pump(if you can access the connector) and let it run until the car dies...you may get an engine light...just clear it after you're done or you can leave the car sit for a few hours...and let pressure bleed off normally(pressure will bleed off normally when the car sits...just let it run it's course...i'd suggest let the car sit for ~4hrs or so) either way like OP said int he video fuel some WILL drip out anyway...but won't squirt/spray out if you release fuel ssytem pressure ps: fyi...removing the fuel cap is not going to release any pressure on the fuel system...it'll just release pressure in the fuel tank...which #1 is already vented thru the cap to a certain extent, and #2 release fuel vapors(which is why the cap only vents to a certain extent....to keep fuel vapor emissions low and make the car "greener")

niceeeee!!!!! thank for all the details

Hey man, Thanks for this video. It proved useful. I have to say - It was much easier for me to just squeeze the release button on the fuel line couplers with my fingers than a screw driver. Especially given the tighter space I had to work with.

To keep the old filter from leaking on the ground, take the plugs from the new filter and immediately put them on the connection you took off.

I've read you have to do something with a VAGCOM after replacing to purge air from the lines no?

I messed up . I damaged the vacuum clamp . I put a regular clamp over it there when I put the line back on ..... I think it's alright ..... how hard do u think it would be to replace the vacuum line ? 2007 2.5 jetta .......... Thanks , Kathy

QUICK TIP: i found that using a pick is easiest to push down the clip button to release one of the clips... saves me 30 min of headache...

Good video, but the manual strongly recommends that the fuel system on the 2.5 be bled afterwards to prevent cat converter damage. Sounds like sound advice.

I appreciate your video, I was afraid I would break the clips on the lines. Thank you!

Mine keeps busting the short fuel line on the fuel pump. I'm assuming the pressure is building up at the filter? Sound right?

mine dont have any clips? how exacly are you taking it off? mine is just stuck on there

What is that black line? Mine got a whole in it , and is now spraying out

Next time mount fuel filter ,then remove 3 caps from filter,Keeps dust out the new filter.

hello sept 2020 i used to have a Honda civic and up to 320 k i didn't do any fuel filter change ,the engine and trany was excellent but the body was very bud so i sold for 200 $ just I bought ita 2011 vw 2.5 se here is the question did your car feel better any changes or any other......?

Saved me 50$!

Was your car bogging out at a certain rpm ? I changed the spark plugs and the Infiniti on coils and it still flashing check engine and doing a putting at a certain speed

I am having one hell of a time getting the clip off o the inlet side (center). I got the other 2 clips off with some effort, but cannot get that one off. Any suggestions?

I just brought my Beetle in to get the fuel filter replaced and they broke the strap that holds it tight now it’s just kinda hanging there. I told them how the lines come off and to be careful not to break them. I brought the oem filter and asked if they could replace because I didn’t want to get gas all over me. It was weird at the end of the job he explained they couldn’t warranty their work cause I brought the filter. Now I know why

Thanks

What year is this vehicle you are you here and also how does the MK SERIES GO IN THE YEARS THANK YOU

muy bueno..

Hey what fuel filter you think is best? I saw different brands like the MANN, Beck Arnley, Hengst, Mahle and so on. BTw nice DIY thanks much for the teachings keep up great work and take care of car

I have a 2012 Jetta SE 2.5L & I hate taking these under plastic guards for stuff.

Note that some manual, like the Bentley) recommend that any time the fuel system has been opened (e.g. when fuel filter is replaced), the fuel system requires bleeding because otherwise the catalytic converter can be damaged.

yo man you should have a plastic shield covering all that wiring and filter housing thats why everything was rusted to shit lol also you were right if you pull the plug for the fuel system you get a lot less fuel then lat the filter would be almost empty. but hey your car your rules

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i got the two lines mixed up

Anyway you could do a Seafoam video on the MK5?

one question: does this car need take off the fuel fuse first?

my screw on the clip is completely coroded, nothing even close to a phillips head anymore. any advice?

Think the interval is 40,000 miles. Changing it once a year is a good interval though. they are cheap enough to do so.

Would a bad filter cause rpms to jump up and down in idle?

Is it the same procedure for the MK6 2.5?

There is no clip on my outlet on my VW, looks the same but no clip, I cannot get it off.

What type fuel filter for a 2007 vw beetle 2.5 conv.

How often are you suppose to replace the Fuel Filter?