Changing the fuel filter on Fiat 500

Open the driver's side door and pull the crank located at the bottom left under the steering wheel.

Open the hood

Locate the fuel filter location

Using a flat screwdriver, remove the flow meter connector.

Loosen the turbo sleeve clamp

Spread the sleeve

To extract the air box, clip the oil vapor pipe

Unclip the air box by pulling upwards

Clip the suction sleeve down

Remove the air box so that the fuel filter is accessible

Unscrew and remove the filter holder screw

Remove the filter holder by rotating it

Unlock the tab with a flat screwdriver

Pinch the two tabs on the hoses and pull upwards to unclip them.

Disconnect the sensor under the filter and remove the filter

Compare the dimensions (shape, length, width) and characteristics (hoses, sensor) between the old and the new fuel filter

Place a pan under the fuel filter, unscrew the sensor and let the fuel drain.

Remove the seal on the sensor with a flat screwdriver.

Clean the sensor with a cloth and brake cleaner.

Unscrew and remove the cap under the new fuel filter

Remove the seal on the cap

Replace the new gasket (recovered from the cap) on the sensor

Screw the sensor back onto the new fuel filter

Reconnect the sensor under the new fuel filter

Re-clip the two fuel filter hoses by pressing on them

Lock the tab

Replace the bracket in the notches

Tighten the retaining screw with the 10 mm socket wrench.

Replace the air box (sleeve collar, oil vapor pipe and suction sleeve)

Prime the fuel filter by cycling the ignition several times before starting