Diesel fuel filter renewal

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These notes on changing the diesel fuel filter might be useful to someone. They apply to cars with the filter underneath and at the rear. The priming pump could be a hand operated rubber bulb or a vacuum tester fitted with a bottle to prevent fuel entering, which worked best for me.


Raise the vehicle.
Remove the electrical connector from the filter housing.
Remove fuel inlet 10mm quick release connector and insert blanking plug into the female QR connector.
Remove fuel outlet 12mm quick release connector and insert blanking plug into the female QR connector.
Drain diesel from filter housing using the drain plug (18mm spanner). 500ml should drain.
Remove the filter housing from the bracket on the vehicle and replace filter element.
Alternatively, remove the filter housing complete with bracket and replace filter element.
Install the filter housing to the bracket on the vehicle.
Connect the 10mm female outlet from the fuel tank to the inlet of a priming pump.
Connect the 12mm male outlet from the filter to suitable container via tubing.
Connect the outlet of a priming pump via tubing to the 10mm inlet on the filter housing.
Prime the filter with diesel fuel until fuel flows at the 12mm outlet.
Install the fuel line connectors to the filter housing.
Install the electrical connector.
Return unused clean diesel to the tank using the Ford adapter funnel.