How to carry out replacement: Fuel Filter 2.2 i 16V (OUN16, Y94) OPEL SINTRA
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How to change fuel filter on OPEL Sintra (APV) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Fuel Filter on your OPEL SINTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 2 year / 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – OPEL SINTRA. Tools you need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
WD-40 spray
Torx bit T30
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Fluid container
Fender cover
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Replacement: fuel filter – OPEL SINTRA. 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 – OPEL SINTRA. 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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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the upper part of the scuttle panel.
  3. Step 5
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    Clean the fasteners of the lower part of the scuttle panel. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the lower part of the scuttle panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the lower part of the scuttle panel.
  6. Step 8
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    Detach the fuel pressure sensor connector.
  7. Step 9
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    Clean the fuel filter housing and the cover. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the fuel filter housing cover. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the fuel filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  10. Step 12
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the old sealing ring.
  13. Step 15
    Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
    Step 16
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – OPEL SINTRA. 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.Take care to only use quality filters.
  14. Step 17
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    Install the new sealing ring.
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