Fuel filter location

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NickGTI
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Fuel filter location

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this may sound daft, but where is the fuel filter? i looked underneath and can see the fuel lines but no sign of the filter, hmmm... help please? :)
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Looking at the back of the car underneath, it is nestled up near the fuel tank towards the rear of the tank
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joe2612 wrote:Looking at the back of the car underneath, it is nestled up near the fuel tank towards the rear of the tank
cheers! is it easy to change do you know mate?
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Just make a note of the fuel flow direction by putting some tape on one of the pipes or something.

As for changing i don't know yet as i shall be changing mine tommorow!
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joe2612 wrote:Just make a note of the fuel flow direction by putting some tape on one of the pipes or something.

As for changing i don't know yet as i shall be changing mine tommorow!
the filter i have has an arrow on it pointing in the direction it needs to go on, but yeah i will match mark up just for safe measure, was going to change mine today while i was doing the oil but didnt manage to find it lol! let me know how you get on, cheers :-D
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The connections just pop off as well. Do NOT lever them with a screwdriver!
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alexperkins wrote:The connections just pop off as well. Do NOT lever them with a screwdriver!
just pop off by hand?
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Yes. Push the button and pull
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alexperkins wrote:Yes. Push the button and pull
cool, cheers :D
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