Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 3 year / 60000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD C-MAX (DM2) 1.6 TDCi, FORD C-MAX (DM2) 1.6 TDCi, FORD C-MAX (DM2) 1.6 TDCi … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Fuel filter

Replacement: fuel filter – FORD C-MAX (DM2). Tools you need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Electronic spray
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 10 
                    
                      Drive socket # E11 
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Bulb hand fuel pump
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: fuel filter – FORD C-MAX (DM2). AUTODOC recommends:

Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
Please note: all work on the car – FORD C-MAX (DM2) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Remove the engine cover.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: fuel filter – FORD C-MAX (DM2). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
Step 4

Unscrew the fuel filter bracket fixing bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Remove the fuel filter fastening bracket.
Step 6

Unscrew the fuel filter bracket. Use a drive socket #Е11. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Detach the fuel pressure sensor connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 8

Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 9

Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter. Use a flat screwdriver.

Replacement: fuel filter – FORD C-MAX (DM2). Professionals recommend:
Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
Step 10

Remove the fuel filter.
Step 11

Install a new fuel filter.

Replacement: fuel filter – FORD C-MAX (DM2). 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.Attention! Use quality filters – FORD C-MAX (DM2).
Step 12

Connect the fuel lines to the new fuel filter.
Step 13

Tighten the fuel filter fasteners. Use a drive socket #Е11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 8 Nm torque.
Step 14

Clean the connector of the fuel pressure sensor. Use dielectric grease.
Step 15

Attach the fuel pressure sensor connector.
Step 16

Install the fuel filter fastening bracket.
Step 17

Screw the fixing bolts of the fuel filter bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Remove the fuel line.
Step 19

Press the fuel primer pump several times until it gets hard. Use a bulb hand fuel pump.
Step 20

Install the fuel line.
Step 21

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.

Step 22

Shut off the engine.

Step 23

Install the engine cover and secure it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: fuel filter – FORD C-MAX (DM2). Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the part.Make sure the engine cover is properly seated. It should not be displaced with respect to the guiding fasteners.
Step 24

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 25

Close the hood.

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