How to carry out replacement: Fuel Filter 1.6 VVT-i (ZZE121_) Toyota Corolla E120
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How to change fuel filter on TOYOTA COROLLA (ZZE12_, NDE12_, ZDE12_) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Fuel Filter on your TOYOTA COROLLA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA COROLLA (ZZE12_, NDE12_, ZDE12_) 2.0 D-4D (CDE120R_, CDE120L_), TOYOTA COROLLA (ZZE12_, NDE12_, ZDE12_) 2.0 D-4D (CDE120R_, CDE120L_) … View more

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Replacement: fuel filter – TOYOTA COROLLA (ZZE12_, NDE12_, ZDE12_). Tools you need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 8
Drive socket # 12
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Vice
Round-nose pliers
Flat Screwdriver
Oil filter wrench
Fender cover
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Replacement: fuel filter – TOYOTA COROLLA (ZZE12_, NDE12_, ZDE12_). 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 – TOYOTA COROLLA (ZZE12_, NDE12_, ZDE12_). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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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    Detach the connector of the water-in-fuel sensor.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes. Use round-nose pliers.
  3. Step 5
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    Detach the tubes from the fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – TOYOTA COROLLA (ZZE12_, NDE12_, ZDE12_). Tip:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the fuel filter. Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the bracket of the water-in-fuel sensor. Use a drive socket #8.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the rubber strip.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the water-in-fuel sensor.
  9. Step 11
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    Wait until the fuel is completely drained from the fuel filter.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the clamps of the fuel filter protective case. Use a drive socket #8.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the protective case of the fuel filter.
  12. Step 14
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    Grip the fuel filter cover with the old cartridge in a vice.
  13. Step 15
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    Unscrew the cartridge.
  14. Step 16
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    Clean the mounting seat of the cartridge.
  15. Step 17
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    Screw in the new cartridge. Use an oil filter wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 14 Nm torque.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Take care to only use quality filters.During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.
  16. Step 18
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    Loosen the vice and take out the fuel filter assembly.
  17. Step 19
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    Install the fuel filter protective case.
  18. Step 20
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    Tighten the clamps of the fuel filter protective case. Use a drive socket #8.
  19. Step 21
    Changing Fuel Filter on TOYOTA COROLLA (ZZE12_, NDE12_, ZDE12_) 2.0 D-4D (CDE120R_, CDE120L_) 2004 by yourself
    Remove the O-ring of the water-in-fuel sensor. Use a flat screwdriver.
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