When to replace the Fuel Filter on your CITROËN XSARA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN XSARA (N1) 1.9 TD, CITROËN XSARA (N1) 1.8 D, CITROËN XSARA (N1) 1.9 D, CITROËN XSARA (N1) 1.9 SD 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 XSARA (N1). Tools you might need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
HEX bit No.H4
Ratchet wrench
Hand-operated fluid syringe
Fender cover
Replacement: fuel filter – CITROËN XSARA (N1). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Please note: all work on the car – CITROËN XSARA (N1) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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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    Clean the fuel filter housing and the cover. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the fuel filter cover. Use HEX No.H4. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the fuel filter housing cover.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – CITROËN XSARA (N1). AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  5. Step 7
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    Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
  6. Step 8
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    Pump the fuel out of the fuel filter housing. Use a hand-operated fluid syringe.
  7. Step 9
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    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.CITROËN XSARA (N1) – It's important to only use high-quality car parts.
  8. Step 10
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    Install and tighten the cap of the fuel filter housing.
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