Sorry to all for the delay in getting the pics posted.. and thanks again to
TerribleTDI for the initial great write up and pics for the Rev A filters.
No and Yes... I had a towel wrapped around the canister just in case. I did not have any leaking while removing the torx screws, however the black nipple under the lid brings the filter up with it when you lift the lid up (be very careful here as you will have fuel draining out of the filter. At this point I gently rocked the filter back and forth as there is some resistance until the green washer released from the nipple. I then let the filter drain as much as possible while keeping it vertical, every now and then tilting it a little to let more fuel drain out into the canister, I transfered the filter with a rag under it to the waiting pail as fuel was still dripping out of it. I think that next time at 30K I will possibly have something waiting so that i can just transfer directly to the waiting pail (in my case an empty cat litter plastic pail with some litter in it to absorb the fuel).
Fuel Filter P/N
Bottom of fuel filter lid, note the tube in the middle pointed directly at you, this is what fits into the green rubber washer already on the filter. **(Reminder screws are a Torx30) and as discussed in previous posts, you will have to gently rock the lid back and forth in order to get it to release... be careful as fuel will splash if not careful, hence the towels in place as a preventative measure**
Fuel filter with 20K miles
Remaining fuel left in canister after removing filter
Removing fuel (approx 12oz) with a turkey baster as discussed by other members **note this is a plastic baster and after several weeks has shown no degradation after being in contact with the fuel** Also I had no visible traces of water.
Wiped clean with "lint free" rag.
Installing new o-ring **note location**
O-ring installed
Filter inserted into canister
Lid back on and tightened down using a star pattern **note I do not know what the torque specs are for these screws, however you dont have to reef on them. I snugged them down to have resistance without stripping and after 2k miles still do not have any leakage as I think that the included o-ring does an outstanding job at sealing which is noticable when you try to pry the lid up!**
Turned key and waited for glow plug light to go off **Note**very audible sound of fuel filling the canister that took approx 2 seconds. Started right up with no hesitation. Visibly inspected around the canister lid to make sure there were no leaks, then took her for a quick drive around the block and reinspected. All good. Entire procedure took around 10min for my first time.
Hope that this helps
Eric