How to replace and drain the fuel filter in 4-cylinder and 5-cylinder engines on Audi 100?

For 4-cylinder engines, the fuel filter is situated on the bulkhead at the rear of the engine compartment. Begin by loosening the clips and disconnecting the hoses from the right-hand front and left-hand rear of the filter before removing it. Next, loosen the clamp nut and lift out the fuel filter without disconnecting the remaining two hoses. Hold the fuel filter upright and position a container beneath it, then open the water drain screw to drain approximately 0.1 litre of fluid before tightening the drain screw. Locate the fuel filter in the clamp and tighten the retaining nut, then reconnect the hoses and tighten the clamps. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks. For 5-cylinder engines, the fuel filter is found on the left-hand side of the engine. Loosen the vent screw on top of the mounting bracket. Early models with engine codes AAT and ABP have a water drain valve on the bottom of the filter, while other engines feature a drain screw. Fit a drain hose on the drain valve or screw, directing it into a suitable container, then press up the valve or undo the screw to allow approximately 0.1 litre of fluid to drain before releasing the valve or tightening the screw. After removing the container and disconnecting the drain hose, tighten the vent screw. Start the engine and allow it to idle, checking for fuel leaks. Depress the accelerator pedal quickly several times to ensure that the fuel flowing through the transparent hose leading from the filter to the injection pump is free of any bubbles.

What precautions should be observed before working on the fuel system, and How to replace the fuel filter on Audi A3?

Fuel system Before working on a part of the fuel system, learn the precautions required. Fuel filter is on the underside (on the right-hand side of the car) before the fuel tank. Start by raising the rear right of the car at the axle with a jack and place it on an axle stand, making sure that the access to the filter is not restricted. To make accessibility easier, disconnect the handbrake cable with the wire clip next to it. Unscrew the fuel hoses at each end of the filter and record the position of each, these connectors are of quick-release design and the catch needs to be squeezed to disconnect. The hoses may need to be unlocked on the lower part of the car using some clips. In the models sold later, you will see that there are two fuel pipes on one side, and a pressure regulator, which is an extension of the fuel filter. A screw with a large diameter holds the filter in place. Before removing, locate an arrow mark showing the direction of the fuel flow, and that is towards the front of the car and the new filter should be fitted in the same direction. Unscrew the worm-drive clip and slide the filter out ensuring that the filter remains as straight as possible to limit spillage of fuel. Disposing of old filter should also be done with care since it is flammable even after emptying the fuel. Install the new filter, making sure that the direction-of-flow arrow is facing towards the front of the car, and screw the worm-drive clip into position without crushing the filter body. Install the fuel hoses to each end of the filter again in the same location as when they were removed, and completely fit them onto the filter stubs and clip them back in place should they be needed. The cable of the handbrake may have been dislodged, so reconnect it. Lastly, place the car on the ground, turn on the engine and confirm whether there is leakage of fuel at both ends of the filter.

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- A4 | 2002-2006 | Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 2002-2006 | Avant, Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- S4 | 2004-2006 | Avant, Base, Cabriolet | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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- A4 | 2004-2005 | Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 2003-2005 | Avant, Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- RS4 | 2007-2008 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S4 | 2007-2008, 2004-2005 | Avant, Base, Cabriolet | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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- A8 Quattro | 2006-2007 | Base, L | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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- A4 | 2009-2013 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 2009-2013 | Avant, Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- A5 | 2010-2012 | Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A5 Quattro | 2008-2012 | Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- RS5 | 2013-2015 | Base, Cabriolet | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S4 | 2010-2013 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S5 | 2008-2012 | Base, Cabriolet | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- allroad | 2013-2016 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX
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- A8 Quattro | 2011-2018 | Base, L, L Sport, L TDI, L W12 | 12 Cyl 6.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S8 | 2013-2018 | Base, Plus | 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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- Q7 | 2007-2015 | Base, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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- Other Name: Flange
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- A4 | 2013-2016 | Base, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 2013-2016 | Base, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A5 | 2013-2014 | Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A5 Quattro | 2012-2017 | Base, Cabriolet, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- RS5 | 2013-2015 | Base, Cabriolet | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S4 | 2013-2016 | Base, Premium Plus, Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S5 | 2012-2017 | Base, Cabriolet, Premium Plus, Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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- A4 | 2006-2009 | Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 2005-2009 | Avant, Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- A6 | 2006-2011 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- A6 Quattro | 2005-2011 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- A8 Quattro | 2006-2010 | Base, L | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- R8 | 2008-2012 | Base, GT, GT Spyder, Spyder | 10 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- RS4 | 2007-2008 | Base, Cabriolet | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S4 | 2006-2009 | Avant, Base, Cabriolet | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S6 | 2007-2011 | Base | 10 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
- S8 | 2007-2009 | Base | 10 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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- A4 | 2005-2006 | Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 2005-2006 | Avant, Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- A6 Quattro | 2005-2010 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- A8 Quattro | 2005-2009 | L | 12 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- S4 | 2005-2006 | Avant, Base, Cabriolet | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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- A3 | 2006-2013 | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A3 Quattro | 2006-2013 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- TT | 2008-2009 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- TT Quattro | 2008-2015 | Base, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- TT RS Quattro | 2012-2013 | Base | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- TTS Quattro | 2009-2015 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Fuel Filter
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- Q7 | 2009-2010 | TDI | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
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Audi Fuel Filter Part Number: 441-201-511-C
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- Other Name: Filter
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- 100 | 1994 | CS, S | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- 100 Quattro | 1994 | CS | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- 90 | 1993-1995 | Base, CS, S, Sport | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- 90 Quattro | 1993-1995 | Base, CS, Sport | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- A4 | 2001 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- A4 Quattro | 2001, 1996-1999 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- A6 Quattro | 1995-2004 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- A8 | 1997-1999 | Base | 8 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- A8 Quattro | 1997-2003 | Base, L | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- Allroad Quattro | 2001-2005 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Audi Fuel Filter Part Number: 8T0-127-401-A
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- A6 Quattro | 2014-2016 | TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- A7 Quattro | 2014-2015 | TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- A8 Quattro | 2014-2016 | L TDI | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- Q5 | 2014-2016 | TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
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Audi Fuel Filter Part Number: 4G0-127-401
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Audi Fuel Filter Part Number: 893-133-511
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- 100 | 1989-1994 | Base, CS, E, S | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- 100 Quattro | 1989-1994 | Base, CS | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- 200 | 1989-1991 | Base | 5 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- 200 Quattro | 1989-1991 | 20v, 20v Avant, Avant, Base | 5 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- 80 | 1988-1992 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- 80 Quattro | 1988-1992 | Base | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- 90 | 1988-1991 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- 90 Quattro | 1988-1991 | 20v, Base | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- A6 | 1995-1998 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- A6 Quattro | 1995-1998 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Audi Fuel Filter Part Number: 811-201-511-D
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- 4000 | 1984-1987 | S | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- 4000 Quattro | 1984-1987 | CS, S | 5 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- Coupe | 1985-1987 | Base, GT | 5 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- Quattro | 1985 | Base | 5 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Audi Filter Part Number: 8R0-127-400-A
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- Other Name: Fuel Filter; Filter
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- Q5 | 2014-2015 | TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL

Audi Fuel Filter

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Audi Fuel Filter Parts and Q&A

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441-201-511-C
Q: How to replace and drain the fuel filter in 4-cylinder and 5-cylinder engines on Audi 100?
A:
For 4-cylinder engines, the fuel filter is situated on the bulkhead at the rear of the engine compartment. Begin by loosening the clips and disconnecting the hoses from the right-hand front and left-hand rear of the filter before removing it. Next, loosen the clamp nut and lift out the fuel filter without disconnecting the remaining two hoses. Hold the fuel filter upright and position a container beneath it, then open the water drain screw to drain approximately 0.1 litre of fluid before tightening the drain screw. Locate the fuel filter in the clamp and tighten the retaining nut, then reconnect the hoses and tighten the clamps. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks. For 5-cylinder engines, the fuel filter is found on the left-hand side of the engine. Loosen the vent screw on top of the mounting bracket. Early models with engine codes AAT and ABP have a water drain valve on the bottom of the filter, while other engines feature a drain screw. Fit a drain hose on the drain valve or screw, directing it into a suitable container, then press up the valve or undo the screw to allow approximately 0.1 litre of fluid to drain before releasing the valve or tightening the screw. After removing the container and disconnecting the drain hose, tighten the vent screw. Start the engine and allow it to idle, checking for fuel leaks. Depress the accelerator pedal quickly several times to ensure that the fuel flowing through the transparent hose leading from the filter to the injection pump is free of any bubbles.
Fuel Filter
1K0-201-051-K
Q: What precautions should be observed before working on the fuel system, and How to replace the fuel filter on Audi A3?
A:
Fuel system Before working on a part of the fuel system, learn the precautions required. Fuel filter is on the underside (on the right-hand side of the car) before the fuel tank. Start by raising the rear right of the car at the axle with a jack and place it on an axle stand, making sure that the access to the filter is not restricted. To make accessibility easier, disconnect the handbrake cable with the wire clip next to it. Unscrew the fuel hoses at each end of the filter and record the position of each, these connectors are of quick-release design and the catch needs to be squeezed to disconnect. The hoses may need to be unlocked on the lower part of the car using some clips. In the models sold later, you will see that there are two fuel pipes on one side, and a pressure regulator, which is an extension of the fuel filter. A screw with a large diameter holds the filter in place. Before removing, locate an arrow mark showing the direction of the fuel flow, and that is towards the front of the car and the new filter should be fitted in the same direction. Unscrew the worm-drive clip and slide the filter out ensuring that the filter remains as straight as possible to limit spillage of fuel. Disposing of old filter should also be done with care since it is flammable even after emptying the fuel. Install the new filter, making sure that the direction-of-flow arrow is facing towards the front of the car, and screw the worm-drive clip into position without crushing the filter body. Install the fuel hoses to each end of the filter again in the same location as when they were removed, and completely fit them onto the filter stubs and clip them back in place should they be needed. The cable of the handbrake may have been dislodged, so reconnect it. Lastly, place the car on the ground, turn on the engine and confirm whether there is leakage of fuel at both ends of the filter.