How to carry out replacement: Fuel Filter 1.6 TDCi Focus C-Max (DM2)
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How to change fuel filter on FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Fuel Filter on your FORD FOCUS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 3 year / 60000 km
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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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Replacement: fuel filter – FORD FOCUS C-MAX. 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 FOCUS C-MAX. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Please note: all work on the car – FORD FOCUS C-MAX – 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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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: fuel filter – FORD FOCUS C-MAX. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket fixing bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the fuel filter fastening bracket.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket. Use a drive socket #Е11. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Detach the fuel pressure sensor connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 9
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    Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: fuel filter – FORD FOCUS C-MAX. Professionals recommend:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  9. Step 11
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – FORD FOCUS C-MAX. 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 FOCUS C-MAX.
  10. Step 12
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    Connect the fuel lines to the new fuel filter.
  11. Step 13
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    Tighten the fuel filter fasteners. Use a drive socket #Е11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 8 Nm torque.
  12. Step 14
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    Clean the connector of the fuel pressure sensor. Use dielectric grease.
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