Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 6 year / 120000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Fuel filter

Replacement: fuel filter – FORD FIESTA V Van. Tools you'll need:

                      Nylon cleaning brush 
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Fluid container
                    
                      Fuel line pliers
                    
                      Crow bar

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Replacement: fuel filter – FORD FIESTA V Van. AUTODOC recommends:

Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: fuel filter – FORD FIESTA V Van. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the fuel door.

Step 2

Unscrew the fuel filler cap.

Step 3

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Step 4

Prepare a container for fluids.
Step 5

Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 6

Remove the fuel filter. Use a crowbar.
Step 7

Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter. Use fuel line pliers.

Replacement: fuel filter – FORD FIESTA V Van. Tip:
Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
Step 8

Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
Step 9

Connect the fuel supply lines to the fuel filter.
Step 10

Install a new fuel filter.

Replacement: fuel filter – FORD FIESTA V Van. Tip from AUTODOC:
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.
Step 11

Take the fluid container away from under the fuel filter.

Step 12

Lower the car.

Step 13

Tighten the fuel filler cap.

Step 14

Close the fuel door.

Replacement: fuel filter – FORD FIESTA V Van. AUTODOC recommends:
Before starting off, switch the ignition on and off several times. This should be done to activate the fuel pump to make it pump fuel through the fuel system.
Step 15

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

Step 16

Shut off the engine.

AUTODOC recommends:
To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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