When to replace the Fuel Filter on your HYUNDAI i40
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 1 year / 30000 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

All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for i40 (VF) and other HYUNDAI models
Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – HYUNDAI i40 (VF). Tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Combination spanner #19
Oil filter cup socket #76-14 F
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Fuel line pliers
Fluid container
Fender cover
Replacement: fuel filter – HYUNDAI i40 (VF). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Please note: all work on the car – HYUNDAI i40 (VF) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Detach the fuel pressure sensor connector. Use fuel line pliers. Use a flat screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 5
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    Squeeze the clips and detach the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter housing. Use fuel line pliers. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: fuel filter – HYUNDAI i40 (VF). Professionals recommend:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  3. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket fixing bolts. Use a combination spanner #19.
  4. Step 7
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    Remove the fuel filter together with its bracket.
  5. Step 8
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    Unscrew the water-in-fuel sensor.
  6. Step 9
    Prepare a container for fluids.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket. Use the 76-14 F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 11
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    Remove the fuel filter fastening bracket. Remove the fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – HYUNDAI i40 (VF). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  8. Step 12
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    Install a new fuel filter. Install the fuel filter fastening bracket.
    Replacement: fuel filter – HYUNDAI i40 (VF). AUTODOC recommends:
    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 components. HYUNDAI i40 (VF)
  9. Step 13
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    Screw in the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use the 76-14 F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
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