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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.094), MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) V 200 CDI (638.294), PEUGEOT J9 Bus 2.3 D

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change fuel filter MERCEDES-BENZ VITO 1 (W638) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Tools you'll need:

                        Impact socket №10
                      
                        Phillips screwdriver
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Fluid container
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Fender cover

All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for VITO Bus (638) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models

    MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) V 200 CDI (638.294)
  
    MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.194)
  
    MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.094)
  
    PEUGEOT J9 Bus 2.3 D

Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Tip from AUTODOC:

Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes Vito W638 – 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

Prepare a container for fluids.
Step 4

Loosen the fastening clamp of the fuel filter pipe. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 5

Disconnect the pipe from the fuel filter.
Step 6

Remove the fuel pressure sensor.Use a crowbar.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener attaching the fuel supply line to the fuel filter housing. Use a Phillips screwdriver.

Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes Vito W638. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
Step 8

Loosen the fuel filter mounting.Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter.
Step 10

Remove the fuel filter.Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
Step 11

Install a new fuel filter.

Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

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 – Mercedes Vito W638.
Step 12

Connect the fuel supply lines to the fuel filter.
Step 13

Install the fuel pressure sensor.
Step 14

Attach the pipe to the fuel filter.
Step 15

Screw the fastener attaching the fuel supply line to the fuel filter housing. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 16

Tighten the fastening clamp of the fuel filter pipe. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 17

Tighten the fuel filter fasteners. Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Press the fuel primer pump several times until it gets hard.
Step 19

Run the engine for a few minutes.This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 20

Shut off the engine.
Step 21

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 22

Close the hood.

Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes Vito W638. AUTODOC experts recommend:

To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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