Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

WARNING
Removal of the fuel filter involves partial dismantling of the car's fuel system. The following points must therefore be observed in connection with this work:
- Work only in a well-ventilated area! If approved equipment for the extraction of fuel vapours is available, be sure to use it.
- Wear suitable gloves! Prolonged contact with fuel can cause skin irritation or dermatitis.
- Keep a class BE fire extinguisher close at hand! Beware of sparks caused by short circuits and when connecting and disconnecting leads in electrical circuits.
- No smoking anywhere in the vicinity.


Dismantling







1 Drain fuel from the filter before removal.
2 Remove the plastic cover on the fuel filter, 2 screws. Undo the banjo fasteners on both sides of the filter.







3 Undo the filter clamp.
4 Remove the filter.

To fit







IMPORTANT
Replace the sealing washers with new ones before fitting.

1 Fit the filter.
2 Fasten the filter clamp.
3 Fit the banjo fasteners on both sides of the filter.

Tightening torque: 21 Nm (16 lbf ft)

4 Fit the plastic cover.