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DIY diesel fuel filter change, revised and concise.


Remove the electrical connector from the filter housing.

Remove and plug the fuel inlet connector.

Remove and plug the fuel outlet connector.

Drain fuel from filter housing.

Unscrew the filter housing and replace filter element.

Alternatively, remove the filter housing complete with bracket and replace filter element.

Re-connect the fuel inlet line.

Use a hand operated suction pump with a waste bottle to prime the filter from the filter outlet.

Re-connect the fuel outlet line.


NOTES:

Applies vehicles with filter underneath at the rear.

Disconnecting the fuel inlet line before draining the filter ensures that the flow of fuel comes to a halt rather than continuing to syphon from the tank.
The drain opens with an 18mm spanner and the filter holds 500ml.

Plugging the female connectors ensures that no air enters the fuel lines.

Priming the filter ensures the high pressure fuel pump isn't damaged by running dry, the battery isn't flattened trying to start and the car it's safe to drive.