Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel Filter : 12 month / 15000 km

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Replacement: fuel filter – HYUNDAI ELANTRA Saloon (HD). Tools you'll need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Drive socket # 10 
                    
                      Hose clamp pliers
                    
                      Phillips screwdriver
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: fuel filter – HYUNDAI ELANTRA Saloon (HD). Tip from AUTODOC:

Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
Please note: all work on the car – HYUNDAI ELANTRA Saloon (HD) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Remove the engine cover caps. Use a flat screwdriver.

Step 4

Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a drive socket #10.
Step 5

Remove the engine cover.

Replacement: fuel filter – HYUNDAI ELANTRA Saloon (HD). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.
Step 6

Clean the fuel filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 7

Loosen the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes. Use hose clamp pliers with retainer.
Step 8

Detach the tubes from the fuel filter.

Replacement: fuel filter – HYUNDAI ELANTRA Saloon (HD). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
Step 9

Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 10

Remove the fuel filter pipe retainer.
Step 11

Disconnect the pipe from the fuel filter.
Step 12

Remove the fuel filter. Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
Step 13

Install a new fuel filter.

Replacement: fuel filter – HYUNDAI ELANTRA Saloon (HD). 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.HYUNDAI ELANTRA Saloon (HD) – It's important to only use high-quality filters.
Step 14

Tighten the fuel filter fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 15

Remove the o-rings. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 16

Install new o-rings.
Step 17

Attach the pipe to the fuel filter.
Step 18

Install the fuel filter pipe retainer.
Step 19

Attach the tubes to the fuel filter.
Step 20

Tighten the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes. Use hose clamp pliers with retainer.
Step 21

Install the engine cover and secure it.

Replacement: fuel filter – HYUNDAI ELANTRA Saloon (HD). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Make sure the engine cover is properly seated. It should not be displaced with respect to the guiding fasteners.Do not apply excessive force when installing the part. Otherwise you may damage the fasteners.
Step 22

Screw in the engine cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10.

Step 23

Install the engine cover caps.

Replacement: fuel filter – HYUNDAI ELANTRA Saloon (HD). Tip from AUTODOC:
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 24

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

Step 25

Shut off the engine.

Step 26

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 27

Close the hood.

Replacement: fuel filter – HYUNDAI ELANTRA Saloon (HD). Tip:
To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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