Difficulty
Easy
Steps
4
Time Required
00:30:00 - 01:00:00
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Introduction
This tutorial shows you how to change the diesel filter (replace the entire filter, not just the filter cartridge as on certain models).
Parts
Video Overview
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The diesel filter is a little hidden behind the air filter. The easiest way is to remove the upper part of the air filter (3 screws) to have more ease.
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You can immediately block the part of the air filter that goes towards the engine with a tissue, so that nothing falls into it.
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You have a few screws to unscrew (torx), as well as the filter inlet and exhaust (circled in red). I put the caps of the new filter on these inlets/outlets to avoid putting diesel everywhere (the filter is full!).
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Once all of this is unscrewed and unclipped, you are left with an electrical outlet plug located just below the filter to unplug.
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To remove the filter, it's not easy! You have to rotate it as shown in the photo (rotating arrow).
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Try to see what could be blocking the filter to be removed (for my part I had to press on a large hose to let the filter pass).
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Then you can compare the two filters, to verify that they are the same (haha!).
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Here we see that the original one (now with the red caps) was also a Mecafilter... YES!
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Then you have to do everything in reverse:
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Clip the electrical plug from below
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Put the filter in position (rotate in the opposite direction), an operation that is still not easy, due to the diesel supply which is not very easy to handle.
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Reconnect the diesel inlet/outlet.
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Tighten the retaining screws.
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Now that the new filter is in place, it needs to be filled! To do this, the bulb (circled in red) is used to send fuel into the filter.
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You have to pump, pump, and pump again!
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A problem can occur, especially if the diesel exhaust hose has emptied (framed in blue in the second photo).
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Then, you have to connect a pipe to this outlet which is easily released (just unclip). You will have to pump until diesel comes out of this hose.
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If you see that there is still diesel inside when the new filter is in place, you probably won't have a problem. On the other hand, if it has emptied, that's where you'll have to connect a hose (or suck the diesel out with a vacuum pump).
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Starting can be a little capricious. Don't hesitate to come back and pump if the engine stalls! This means that the filter is not completely full and there is air in the diesel supply channel to the engine.
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Don't forget to put the air filter cover back on! (and remove the tissue you put in!)
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This operation is not difficult in itself. Once again, it can be complicated by recalcitrant hoses, but nothing too prohibitive! In any case, it's worth the effort! And then take the opportunity to change your air filter: it's waiting for you!
This operation is not difficult in itself. Once again, it can be complicated by recalcitrant hoses, but nothing too prohibitive! In any case, it's worth the effort! And then take the opportunity to change your air filter: it's waiting for you!
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5 Comments
I checked that my filter was full, but the diesel never reached the transparent hose....
I took it to the mechanic who connected the pump and it started again. But, he was not cooperative and didn't show me where.
too bad, thanks all the same for this feedback... It's true that it can be a painful problem... If anyone knows how to re-prime once the filter is full, that will help more than one!
hum... not easy... have you tried filling the filter with diesel with a hand pump and then plugging it in? Maybe that will start the circulation of diesel? (and you won't need to pump anymore with the pump in place...)
Good morning,
I changed my filter, but it's impossible to re-prime, I'm pumping in a vacuum. I'm in the case of the exhaust hose (boxed in blue which has emptied). I can't disconnect the hose to put in a hose to vacuum. How do you disconnect this hose? I can press/squeeze the orange and green connectors to unclip but it's impossible to disconnect.
It's probably too late for you but it might help the next ones,
I had the same problem and in my case raising the rear of the vehicle allowed the pump to really pump and harden. (maybe too much air at the bulb level...)
If it can help others, good luck.
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