Fuel filter removal/installation

[perner]

Hi!

Im going to change the fuel filter in my Ph1. I have the new filter, I know were the old one sists, above the fuel tank. But how do i get there? Does anybody have a guide or pictures, maybe a quick step by step guide on how to change it and what needs to be removed to get there?

Cant seem to find anything about this, dont the filter need to be changed so often or do everybody take there job to a local garage/renault to fix it for them?

Thanks,
Per

 

[Jamesv6]

removed via the flap
located in the rear partition behind the front seats

 

[perner]

Thanks James, but do I have to take away the inner trim stuff on the "shelf" or is it some kind of smart sollution that i havent seen?

Thanks,
Per

 

[Jamesv6]

It's a pull the carpet back job I'm afraid to say.

 

[KevinT]

Yes speakers out carpet back etc - be careful take your time and put all the bits in a box

 

[perner]

What bits? isnt it just 2 clamps and hoses? Do you have any pointers about what to think of and what tools you need?

Thanks,
Per

 

[Jamesv6]

I think Kevin means all the trim bits (screws etc) you need to remove to access behind the carpet?

 

[perner]

Hopefully I will do this on sunday, than I can write here about how it went and what tools to use etc. So that others can learn, hopefully I can bring a camera.

Thanks,
Per

 

[*AL*]

Just read this thread, so how did you get on?

 

[Steve-V6-D61]

Here some pic to help with the job of a fuel filter change.

you weill need a T20 torx bit to remove cover screws, there are hidden under the sound proofing which is stuck down, the no nice way of getting it off I used a flat paint scraper to get the main layer off, then dug about for the screws, this picture shows black squares were the screws are located, so you may only have to lift some of the sound proofing.

Get some spray glue to stick it all back down with.

with cover off you can not see filter its out of sight, look down and towards the front. you will see a grey handle that retais the filter on to the top of the tank.

Filter on view just press in green sections on fittings to release the filter

Stve F have Fun !

 

[Jamesv6]

Is there something required to prevent petrol from pouring out when the filter is changed? Perhaps the fuel pipes are already empty?

Thanks

 

[Steve-V6-D61]

As I have no engine in, I have no fuel or pressure in the line so its just a remove it job, otherwise you would need to bleed of the pressure in the fuel line off via the valve on the engine and have a container to to catch any excess fuel.

The picture of fuel filter was taken from empty engine bay.

 

[Anonymous]

good guide!