How to carry out replacement: Fuel Filter 1.6 HDi Citroën C5 Saloon
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How to change fuel filter on CITROËN C5 III (RD_) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Fuel Filter on your CITROËN C5
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 4 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – CITROËN C5 III (RD_). Tools you might need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 27
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Clip removal tool
Hand-operated fluid syringe
Fluid container
Fender cover
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Replacement: fuel filter – CITROËN C5 III (RD_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: fuel filter – CITROËN C5 III (RD_). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: fuel filter – CITROËN C5 III (RD_). To avoid damaging the part during installation, do not use excessive force.
  2. Step 4
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    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  3. Step 5
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    Detach the fuel pressure sensor connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 6
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    Squeeze the clips and detach the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter housing. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a clip removal tool.
    Replacement: fuel filter – CITROËN C5 III (RD_). Tip:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  5. Step 7
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    Close the fuel lines with caps.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the fuel filter housing cover. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the fuel filter cover with the old filter cartridge attached.
  8. Step 10
    Prepare a container for fluids.
    Step 11
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    Put the fuel filter cover with the old filter cartridge into a container.
  9. Step 12
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    Pump the fuel out of the fuel filter housing. Use a hand-operated fluid syringe.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the old sealing ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  11. Step 14
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  12. Step 15
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    Clean the fuel filter housing and the cover. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  13. Step 16
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    Install the new sealing ring.
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