2003 Jetta TDI

Feb 07, 2004 3 Replies

Can anyone refer me to a website that would show me where the water separator is and how to drain it?



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Its on the passenger side half way back, there are 2 10mm bolts in the fender. I take the whole thing off the car, hoses attached and all. Its about the size of a quart beer can. There is a dial on the bottom, rotate the dial while holding over something to catch fuel and whatever else comes out. an extra pair of hands makes it easier. It is a 10 minute operation.

I have a plastic hose to fit the outlet. With that and my small hands, I can drain it without even loosening the bolts.

I remember the first time I had to drain one was on my old Rabbit diesel while on vacation. I knew it had one, but had no ideas other than that. I got some bad fuel with lots of water. I made it to a national park campground for the night and spend about two hours figuring it out.

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