Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Fuel filter

Replacement: fuel filter – VAUXHALL VIVARO Platform/Chassis (E7). Tools you'll need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Electronic spray
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      T30 Torx bit
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Fuel line pliers
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: fuel filter – VAUXHALL VIVARO Platform/Chassis (E7). AUTODOC recommends:

Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapours are poisonous.
To avoid fire, wait until the engine has cooled down completely before beginning work. Keep open flames or sources of sparks away from the area.
Relieve the fuel system pressure using the method specified by your car manufacturer, to prevent fuel from spraying out.
Please note: all work on the car – VAUXHALL VIVARO Platform/Chassis (E7) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out the replacement steps as follows:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to avoid damaging the paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel filter. Plug the fuel lines immediately after disconnecting them to prevent fuel spills and contamination of the fuel system. Use the fuel line pliers.

Caution!
Fuel may leak from the filter housing and fuel lines.
Step 4

Detach the electrical connector of the fuel filter.
Step 5

Remove the fuel filter housing.
Step 6

Unscrew the fuel filter cap fastener. Use a T30 Torx bit. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Remove the fastener and detach the sealing ring by sliding it off.
Step 8

Remove the fuel filter cap.
Step 9

Remove the filter element from the fuel filter housing.
Step 10

Remove the sealing ring from the filter housing.
Step 11

Clean the fuel filter housing, cap, and cap fastener. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 12

Install new sealing rings on the fastener and the filter housing.
Step 13

Install a new filter element into the fuel filter housing.
Step 14

Install the fuel filter cap.
Step 15

Install the fastener.
Step 16

Tighten the fuel filter cap fastener. Use a T30 Torx bit. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 15 N·m.
Step 17

Treat the electrical connector of the fuel filter. Use an electronic spray.
Step 18

Install the fuel filter housing.
Step 19

Attach the electrical connector to the fuel filter.
Step 20

Remove the plugs from the fuel lines and connect the lines to the fuel filter.
Step 21

Loosen the bleeder screw on the fuel filter cap.
Step 22

Prime the fuel system manually.
Step 23

Tighten the bleeder screw on the fuel filter cap. Clean up any spilled fuel thoroughly.

Step 24

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary to ensure that the component works properly.

Step 25

Switch off the engine.

Replacement: fuel filter – VAUXHALL VIVARO Platform/Chassis (E7). Professionals recommend:
Make sure there are no fuel leaks.
Step 26

Remove the fender cover.

Step 27

Close the bonnet.

Replacement: fuel filter – VAUXHALL VIVARO Platform/Chassis (E7). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To protect the environment from pollution, make sure to dispose of the used filters at designated collection points.

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