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  • Volkswagen Passat Fuel Filter - 1J0-127-401-A
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    Volkswagen Passat Fuel Filter Part Number: 1J0-127-401-A

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    • Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
    Fits the following Vehicles:
    • 2004 Volkswagen Passat | GL TDI, GLS TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL

Volkswagen Passat Fuel Filter

The Passat Fuel Filter of Volkswagen protects the engine by filtering dirt, rust, and water before they reach the sensitive parts of the fuel system. The Fuel Filter ensures smooth acceleration and reliable starts because it contains pleated paper media that captures microscopic size particles, preventing abrasive wear on fuel pumps and injectors. In previous carburetted versions of the Passat, the filter was installed in-line between the mechanical pump and the carburetor or screwed directly into the carburetor inlet which was an accessible position to swap at any time when the flow had slowed. With the introduction of injection technology, Volkswagen relocated the filter to a pressurized line between tank and engine, and attached it either beneath the floorpan or in the engine bay and sealed it with O-rings, threaded unions or a quick-disconnect clip that snaps off with a simple tool. Diesel versions include a combined Fuel Filter and water separator with spin-on or cartridge-like design which allows the heavier water to settle into a bowl, occasionally controlled by a sensor, or kept warm with a small heater to prevent waxy gelling during winter. The component is the second barrier that follows the in-tank strainer in all Volkswagen vehicles and needs to be changed at the recommended service interval or earlier should hard starting, rough idle, stalling or a sluggish throttle develop. The cost of not utilizing such a cheap service is that the fuel pump must work to keep the fuel flowing, any sludge will block injectors, and it could soon turn expensive, regular filter replacement being one of the basic forms of safeguarding any Volkswagen engine.

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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Filter Parts and Q&A

  • Volkswagen Passat Fuel Filter - 1J0-127-401-A Fuel Filter Fuel Filter
    1J0-127-401-A
    Q: What precautions should be taken when disconnecting the battery and replacing the fuel filter on Volkswagen Passat?
    A:
    These models are fitted with an anti-theft radio then be sure that the correct activation code is used prior to removing the battery. Removing the battery may cause a problem in driveability which only needs a scan tool to fix it, and it could even trigger warning lamps on the instrument panel that may need a scan tool to switch them off. The majority of any public scan tools do not have the ability to do these tasks and this might necessitate a visit to a dealer service department or an appropriately equipped repair facility following service work. The fuel filter is found at the rear part of the vehicle in front of the right-rear wheel or next to the fuel tank. The manufacturer does not set the conditions of replacement interval, but it is recommended to replace it, depending on the experience with other vehicles because it may avoid unexpected failures. The first step is to depressurize the fuel system and then unscrew the negative cable and place it on jackstands. Clean around the fittings of the fuel inlet and outlet line with either compressed air or brake system cleaner, some will have a plastic splash shield that must be removed before cleaning. In crimp-type hose clamp-style models, which attach the fuel lines onto the filter, loosen the clamps, dismantle and discard, loosen the mounting bracket and remove the filter. Banjo fittings are both available with the filter installed in banjo fittings models, to do this, unscrew the lower banjo bolt, unscrew the clamp bolt, slide the filter out of the bracket and then unscrew the upper banjo bolt. Prepare some spare rags or a small container to receive or wipe off any gasoline which spills out of the filter. Installation is the opposite of removal and in case with banjo fittings, install new sealing washers and tighten the banjo bolts up to the given torque values, the arrow of the new filter must be towards the engine side of the fuel system and verify any leaks after driving the vehicle.

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