Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 2 year / 60000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO V70 III (135) T4, VOLVO V70 III (135) T4F, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.0, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.0 BiFuel, VOLVO V70 III (135) 2.0 FlexiFuel, VOLVO V70 III (135) T5, VOLVO V70 III (135) T4, VOLVO V70 III (135) T6 AWD … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change fuel filter VOLVO V70 BW [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for V70 III (135) and other VOLVO models

Fuel filter

        Fuel filter for V70 III (BW, 135) Petrol (180 hp)
      
        Fuel filter for V70 III (BW, 135) Petrol/Ethanol (180 hp)
      
        Fuel filter for V70 III (BW, 135) Petrol (145 hp)
      
        Fuel filter for V70 III (BW, 135) Petrol/Petroleum Gas (LPG) (214 hp)
      
        Fuel filter for V70 III (BW, 135) Petrol/Ethanol (146 hp)
      
        Fuel filter for V70 III (BW, 135) Petrol (245 hp)
      
        Fuel filter for V70 III (BW, 135) Petrol (190 hp)
      
        Fuel filter for V70 III (BW, 135) Petrol (329 hp)

Replacement: fuel filter – Volvo V70 BW. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Flat screwdriver
                      
                        Fluid container

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Replacement: fuel filter – Volvo V70 BW. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
Please note: all work on the car – Volvo V70 BW – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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 fuel filter mounting bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 6

Loosen the fuel filter fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 8

Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter. Use a flat screwdriver.

Replacement: fuel filter – Volvo V70 BW. AUTODOC recommends:
Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
Step 9

Remove the fuel filter.
Step 10

Clean the fuel lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 11

Install a new fuel filter.

AUTODOC recommends:
During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.
Step 12

Connect the fuel lines to the fuel filter.
Step 13

Screw in the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Take the fluid container away from under the fuel filter.
Step 15

Lower the car.
Step 16

Tighten the fuel filler cap.
Step 17

Close the fuel door.

Replacement: fuel filter – Volvo V70 BW. Tip:
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 18

Run the engine for a few minutes.

AUTODOC recommends:
This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 19

Shut off the engine.

Replacement: fuel filter – Volvo V70 BW. Professionals recommend:
To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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