OVERVIEW
Genuine VW/Audi N-904-968-02 is an individual pointed screw for the assigned original fuel-filter bracket connection. Its factory nominal designation is 5.3 × 22. The archive photograph shows the single mounting screw supplied.
Technical details and contents
- Factory part number: N-904-968-02 / N90496802.
- Nominal screw specification: 5.3 × 22.
- Pointed threaded profile with broad oval head.
- Quantity supplied: one individual screw.
- Fuel filter, bracket, lines and other hardware are separate.
The nominal designation describes the functional screw size. It is not a packaged shipping measurement. The intended threaded profile and length matter at the original receiver; a similar-looking screw is not automatically interchangeable.
Function at the fuel-filter bracket
The screw retains the original fuel-filter mounting bracket at its assigned fastening point. Correct retention keeps the filter positioned in the intended support arrangement. The fastener does not seal the fuel-line connections or replace the filter itself.
Use the exact filter and bracket assignment for the vehicle. Gasoline and diesel filter systems can have different locations, components and hardware. The table below identifies the confirmed gasoline configurations for this screw.
Common reasons to replace
- The screw is missing after fuel-filter service.
- Exposure has caused corrosion that prevents correct fastening.
- The head or drive is damaged.
- The threaded profile is damaged or no longer engages correctly.
- An incorrect replacement screw has been installed previously.
Inspect the bracket and receiving point before fitting a replacement. A new screw will not repair a cracked bracket, damaged receiver, leaking fuel line or failed filter. Do not overtighten to compensate for a stripped fastening point.
Vehicle fitment
Match the complete engine and original fuel-filter bracket arrangement. Other screws in the fuel-tank and fuel-line diagram serve separate mounting points. The listed application does not assign this screw to every connection in that assembly.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2015 | 1.8L or 2.0L turbocharged gasoline inline-four | A5 Coupe; original gasoline fuel-filter bracket; Front-wheel drive; match original gasoline filter and bracket | Assigned 5.3 × 22 fuel-filter bracket screw. Excludes TDI diesel fuel-filter assembly from this row. |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2013 | 2.5L gasoline inline-five | Mk6 hatchback; original gasoline fuel-filter bracket; Manual or automatic; front-wheel drive | Original gasoline fuel-filter retaining screw, nominal 5.3 × 22. Excludes 2.0L TDI from this row. |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2013 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline inline-four | Mk6 hatchback; original fuel-filter bracket; 6-speed manual or DSG; front-wheel drive | Assigned gasoline fuel-filter screw. Match original filter and bracket; other tank or line fasteners are separate. |
| Volkswagen Eos | 2012 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline inline-four | Convertible; original gasoline fuel-filter bracket; 6-speed DSG; front-wheel drive | Original fuel-filter bracket screw, nominal 5.3 × 22. No 3.2L or diesel application inferred for this year. |
Installation guidance
Follow the factory fuel-filter access and installation procedure for the exact vehicle. Observe the required fuel-system preparation if filter or line removal is part of the repair. Support the filter and avoid placing strain on the connected lines.
Align the bracket and start the screw carefully in its intended receiver. Use the correctly fitting tool and the specified tightening instruction for the bracket. Do not use the screw to pull a distorted bracket into position or copy a torque value from a threaded machine bolt elsewhere in the assembly.
After reassembly, confirm that the filter and bracket are secure and that the lines are correctly routed. Complete the prescribed leak checks whenever the fuel system has been opened.
Ordering information
This listing supplies one dry genuine mounting screw. Fuel, filter, bracket, clamps, lines, seals and a complete service kit are not included. Confirm the required quantity and all other parts needed for the repair.