When to replace the Fuel Filter on your CITROËN C5
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C5 I Break (DE_) 2.0 16V (DERFNF, DERFNC, RERFNC), CITROËN C5 I Break (DE_) 2.0 16V HPi (DERLZB), CITROËN C5 I Break (DE_) 3.0 V6 (DEXFXC, DEXFXF), CITROËN C5 I Break (DE_) 1.8 16V (DE6FZB, DE6FZE), CITROËN C5 I Break (DE_) 3.0 Carlsson View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – CITROËN C5 I Break (DE_). List of the tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Fuel line pliers
Crow bar
Fluid container
Replacement: fuel filter – CITROËN C5 I Break (DE_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Please note: all work on the car – CITROËN C5 I Break (DE_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the fuel door.
    Step 2
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    Unscrew the fuel filler cap.
  2. Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  3. Step 5
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    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the fuel lines from the car body.
  5. Step 7
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    Squeeze the clips and detach the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter housing. Use fuel line pliers. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: fuel filter – CITROËN C5 I Break (DE_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the fuel filter. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 9
    Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
    Step 10
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – CITROËN C5 I Break (DE_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the fuel filter is positioned correctly. Consider the fuel flow direction mark.During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.Take care to only use quality filters.
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