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Fuel System Bleeding

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1984 Volkswagen Quantum, and 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Open vent screw on fuel filter flange. Lift filter straight up off mount. Loosen water drain plug from bottom of fuel filter. Drain until fuel is pure.
  2. Reinstall filter onto mount. Close vent screw. Reconnect battery cable. Start engine and accelerate a few times to clear air bubbles from fuel lines.