When to replace the Fuel Filter on your VAUXHALL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.9 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.3 CDTI (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.9 CDTI 16V (L48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk V (H) (A04) Hatchback 1.9 CDTI (L48) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. Tools you need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Flat Screwdriver
Fuel line pliers
Fluid container
Fender cover
Replacement: fuel filter – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Use only new O-rings during installation.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
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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    Detach the fuel pressure sensor connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  3. Step 5
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    Disconnect the pipe from the fuel filter. Use fuel line pliers.
    Replacement: fuel filter – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk V (H) Hatchback. AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the fuel filter housing cover.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the fuel filter cover with the old filter cartridge attached.
  6. Step 8
    Put the fuel filter cover with the old filter cartridge into a container.
    Step 9
    Remove the fuel filter.
    Step 10
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    Remove the old sealing ring.
  7. Step 11
    Clean the fuel filter housing and the cover. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 12
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    Install the new sealing ring.
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