Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 11 year / 165000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.9, VOLVO S80 I (184) T6, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.4, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.0 T, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.0, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.4, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.9, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.0 T, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.4 T, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.4 Bifuel (CNG), VOLVO S80 I (184) 3.0, VOLVO S80 I (184) T6, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.5 T AWD, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.5 T, VOLVO S80 I (184) 2.3 R, VOLVO S80 I (184) T5 AWD … View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for S80 I (184) and other VOLVO models

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Replacement: fuel filter – VOLVO S80 I (TS, XY). 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

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Replacement: fuel filter – VOLVO S80 I (TS, XY). 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 S80 I (TS, XY). Recommended sequence of steps:

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

Prepare a container for fluids.
Step 5

Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 6

Clean the fuel filter bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the cap of the pressure control valve.
Step 8

Press on the pressure control valve. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 9

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 S80 I (TS, XY). Professionals recommend:
Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
Step 10

Unscrew the fuel filter bracket fixing bolts. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Remove the fuel filter together with its bracket.
Step 12

Remove the fuel filter.
Step 13

Put the old filter cartridge in the container.

Step 14

Install a new fuel filter.
Step 15

Install the new fuel filter together with its bracket.
Step 16

Screw the fixing bolts of the fuel filter bracket. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: fuel filter – VOLVO S80 I (TS, XY). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure that the fuel filter is positioned correctly. Consider the fuel flow direction mark.During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.Take care to only use quality filters.
Step 17

Connect the fuel lines to the fuel filter and lock the fastening clips.

Step 18

Tighten the fuel filter fasteners. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 19

Screw on the cap of the pressure control valve.
Step 20

Take the fluid container away from under the fuel filter.

Step 21

Lower the car.

Step 22

Tighten the fuel filler cap.

Step 23

Close the fuel door.

Replacement: fuel filter – VOLVO S80 I (TS, XY). AUTODOC recommends:
Before starting off, switch the ignition on and off several times. This should be done to activate the fuel pump to make it pump fuel through the fuel system.
Step 24

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.

Step 25

Shut off the engine.

Replacement: fuel filter – VOLVO S80 I (TS, XY). Tip:
To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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