When to replace the Fuel Filter on your FORD FOCUS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 3 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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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 – FORD FOCUS III. List of the tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 8
Torx bit T15
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Bleeder kit
Flat Screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: fuel filter – FORD FOCUS III. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: fuel filter – FORD FOCUS III. Use the following procedure:
  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.
    Replacement: fuel filter – FORD FOCUS III. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket fixing bolts. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  4. Step 6
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    Detach the fuel pressure sensor connector.
  5. Step 7
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    Squeeze the clips and detach the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter housing. Use a flat screwdriver.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  6. Step 8
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    Detach the fuel pressure sensor connector.
  7. Step 9
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    Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the fuel filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the fuel filter housing cover. Use Torx T15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the fuel filter housing cover.
  12. Step 14
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    Clean the fuel filter housing and the cover. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  13. Step 15
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    Install and tighten the cap of the fuel filter housing. Use Torx T15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 16
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – FORD FOCUS III. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Take care to only use quality filters.
  15. Step 17
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    Screw in the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 18
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    Attach the fuel pressure sensor connector.
  17. Step 19
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    Connect the fuel lines to the fuel filter and lock the fastening clips.
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