Hi, I recently bought a 1997 Volkswagen jetta and I am quite pleased with it. I've been making little improvements where I can, and just to get my bases covered I bought a fuel filter and air intake filter for it. Just wondering if anyone has done this before and if they have any advice. Thanks!

 

Welcome to the forum.

You don't say if its TDI or not.

Draining or changing the VW TDI fuel filter and priming the fuel system

DIY engine oil change mk5 VW Jetta TDI 2005 - 2006

 

It's not TDI, its a gas '97 jetta gt. I decided just to get down and dirty and put the air filter in yesterday, which made the engine run a little better. Today I plan to put in the fuel filter. I would like to know where the fuel pump fuse/relay is on the vehicle though. Thanks to anyone who can help!

 

There are loads of engines in the Jetta which one is yours?
Well there are instructions on the 1997 Jetta gas engine if you them.

Replacing the Fuel Filter on a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L

Sorry I see you say air filter are you talking about the engine air filter or the interior pollen filter?

 

Successfully replaced the engine air filter two days ago, and yesterday did the fuel filter. I found a really helpful website and just needed to buy some penetrating oil to loosen some of the 17mm nuts and hose clamp screws. Thanks for your replies though!

 

Thanks for the info, I think I have found a helpful website

 

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