If the car is operated in a very dusty area or with low fuel quality, the filter must be replaced more often than specified in the regulations.
The fuel filter is located in the engine compartment and is attached to the front panel.
The fuel in the engine power system is under pressure. Therefore, before servicing the fuel system, it is necessary to relieve fuel pressure. To do this, with the ignition off..
... remove the fuel pump fuse from the mounting block in the engine compartment (EF 16).
We start the engine and let it idle until it stops due to running out of fuel in the system. Then we turn on the starter for 2–3 s. As a result, the pressure in the fuel system will be relieved.
With pliers we squeeze the "antennae" of the plastic retainer of the tip of the outlet fuel pipe..
... and remove the tip from the filter fitting.
We remove the fuel filter from the bracket on the front panel.
Squeezing the "antennae" of the latch, remove the tip of the inlet pipe from the filter fitting.
Install the filter in reverse order. Wherein…
... the arrow on the filter housing must point towards the starboard side of the vehicle.
We put the tips of the fuel pipes on the filter fittings until the latches snap into place. After installing the fuel pump fuse, turn on the ignition and check the tightness of the connections.
Fuel filters are sold complete with plastic clips.
Therefore, when dismantling an exhausted filter from a car, you can not be afraid of damaging the latches.
When installing a new filter, do not apply excessive force to the latches so as not to break off the "antennae".
If, after replacing the fuel filter, the connection of the fitting to the fuel pipe does not provide tightness, most likely the reason lies in the damaged fuel pipe o-ring. To replace the ring, use a thin screwdriver or tweezers.