When to replace the Fuel Filter on your NISSAN PATROL
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 12 month / 15000 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 Patrol III/1 Off-Road (W160) and other NISSAN models
Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – NISSAN PATROL Station Wagon (W160). List of the tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Pliers
Fender cover
Replacement: fuel filter – NISSAN PATROL Station Wagon (W160). 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 – NISSAN PATROL Station Wagon (W160). Use the following procedure:
  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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    Slide the filter cover clips. Use a flat screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Take off the filter lid.
  3. Step 5
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    Demount the air filter.
  4. Step 6
    Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the air duct.
    Step 7
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    Loosen the air intake fastening. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 8
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    Detach the vacuum pipe. Use pliers.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket fixing bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the fuel filter together with its bracket.
  8. Step 11
    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 12
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    Loosen the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes. Use pliers.
  9. Step 13
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    Detach the tubes from the fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – NISSAN PATROL Station Wagon (W160). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  10. Step 14
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    Unscrew the lower cap of the fuel filter.
  11. Step 15
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  12. Step 16
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    Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
  13. Step 17
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    Clean the fuel filter housing and the cover. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  14. Step 18
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – NISSAN PATROL Station Wagon (W160). Professionals recommend:
    During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.Take care to only use quality filters.
  15. Step 19
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    Remove the rubber strip. Use a flat screwdriver.
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