How to carry out replacement: Fuel Filter A 140 1.4 (168.031, 168.131) Mercedes W168
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How to change fuel filter on Mercedes W168 petrol – replacement guide

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When to replace the Fuel Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 4 year / 80000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 210 (168.035, 168.135), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 190 (168.032, 168.132), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W168. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 8
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Fluid container
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Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W168. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W168. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
  2. Step 2
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    Clean the fuel filter bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket fixing bolts. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the fuel filter together with its bracket.
  5. Step 5
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  6. Step 6
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    Loosen the fastening clamp of the fuel filter pipe. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Disconnect the pipe from the fuel filter. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W168. Tip:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the fuel filter. Use a flat screwdriver.
  9. Step 9
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    Loosen the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Detach the tubes from the fuel filter. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W168. AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  11. Step 11
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    Attach the tubes to the fuel filter.
  12. Step 12
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    Tighten the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
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