When to replace the Fuel Filter on your PEUGEOT 406
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for 406 Break (8E/F) and other PEUGEOT models
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Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). Tools you might need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
HEX bit No.H4
Ratchet wrench
Hand-operated fluid syringe
Fender cover
Replacement: fuel filter – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Please note: all work on the car – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Clean the fuel filter housing and the cover. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the fuel filter cover. Use HEX No.H4. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the fuel filter housing cover.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F). AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  5. Step 7
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    Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
  6. Step 8
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    Pump the fuel out of the fuel filter housing. Use a hand-operated fluid syringe.
  7. Step 9
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    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.PEUGEOT 406 Break (8E/F) – It's important to only use high-quality car parts.
  8. Step 10
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    Install and tighten the cap of the fuel filter housing.
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