Fuel filter change

Planning to change your fuel filter? Here are 6 steps to help you do it the right way.

1) Relieve the pressure in the fuel line before disconnecting it. The electric fuel pump has to be disabled to relieve the pressure. That can be done by removing the fuel pump fuse from the fuse box.

2) Ensure that the car is in neutral and start the car and let the engine run until it stops by itself. After the engine has stopped, the fuel filter is ready to be replaced.

3) Have a close look at the new fuel filter. It will have an arrow printed on it to indicate the direction of flow of fuel.

4) Fix the fuel filter in such a way that the arrow points towards the engine and ensure it fits tightly.

5) Replace the fuse for the fuel pump in the fuse box.

6) Keeping the car in neutral, the car is started and the lines are checked for any leaks. Allow the car to run for sometime and check again for any problems.