When to replace the Fuel Filter on your VOLVO C70
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 8 year / 160000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO C70 I Convertible (873) T5, VOLVO C70 I Convertible (873) 2.0 T, VOLVO C70 I Convertible (873) 2.4 T View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for C70 I Convertible (873) and other VOLVO models
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Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – VOLVO C70 I Convertible. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 12
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Fluid container
Fuel line pliers
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Replacement: fuel filter – VOLVO C70 I Convertible. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: fuel filter – VOLVO C70 I Convertible. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the fuel door.
    Step 2
    Unscrew the fuel filler cap.
    Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  2. Step 5
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    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  3. Step 6
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    Clean the fuel filter bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 7
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    Unscrew the cap of the pressure control valve.
  5. Step 8
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    Press on the pressure control valve. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 9
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    Squeeze the clips and detach the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter housing. Use fuel line pliers. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: fuel filter – VOLVO C70 I Convertible. Professionals recommend:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket fixing bolts. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the fuel filter together with its bracket.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  10. Step 13
    Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
    Step 14
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    Install a new fuel filter.
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