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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change fuel filter FORD FOCUS MK2 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) and other FORD models

Fuel filter

FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi

Replacement: fuel filter – Ford Focus MK2. 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 MK2. AUTODOC recommends:

Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
Please note: all work on the car – Ford Focus MK2 – 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 Focus MK2. 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 Focus MK2. 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 Focus MK2. 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 MK2.
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 Focus MK2. 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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