How to carry out replacement: Fuel Filter 2.0 Turbo Renault 21 L482
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How to change fuel filter on RENAULT 21 Saloon – replacement guide

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When to replace the Fuel Filter on your RENAULT 21
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 12 month / 15000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: fuel filter – RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_). List of the tools you'll need:
Nylon cleaning brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 10
Fluid container
Ratchet wrench
Wheel chock
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Replacement: fuel filter – RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Please note: all work on the car – RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the fuel door.
  2. Step 2
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    Unscrew the fuel filler cap.
  3. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the plastic car body protective cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the plastic car body protective cover.
  5. Step 7
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean the fuel lines. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 9
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    Loosen the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Detach the tubes from the fuel filter.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_). Professionals recommend:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the fuel filter fastening bracket.
    Replacement: fuel filter – RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_). Tip:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  12. Step 14
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    Install the fuel filter fastening bracket.
  13. Step 15
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Remember, it is important not to mix up the input and output of the filter. Arrows on the filter indicate the direction of fuel flow.During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.Attention! Use quality filters – RENAULT 21 Saloon (L48_).
  14. Step 16
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    Screw in the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
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