Any advice from anyone? Its a 2.0lt 16V 99 model. Was just going to pop off the clips, plug in new filter...am I missing anything?? any good hints for taking the clips off???
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Craig
Changing Fuel Filter on Xantia
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Hold on before cutting the pipes!
My 97 Xantia (and my wife's '97 306) use the same filter. Both have the latest "quick release" connectors.
These are square in cross section and have a button on one of the flats which you press. The connector will then slid off. Check you have the right type of replacement filter. Halfords can sell you the wrong type. Andyspares sell the correct quick release type.
Beware - there is a residual pressure in the system. Possibly best to let this subside for several hours before starting work - other wise the petrol sprays everywhere - fire hazard!
My 97 Xantia (and my wife's '97 306) use the same filter. Both have the latest "quick release" connectors.
These are square in cross section and have a button on one of the flats which you press. The connector will then slid off. Check you have the right type of replacement filter. Halfords can sell you the wrong type. Andyspares sell the correct quick release type.
Beware - there is a residual pressure in the system. Possibly best to let this subside for several hours before starting work - other wise the petrol sprays everywhere - fire hazard!
Sorry, should have been more specific,
Depressurise the petrol line pre any sort of work.
The simple way is to remove the fuel pump fuse and start the engine.
The motor will run for a few seconds then die through lack of fuel.
Then release the clips or chop them off (not the pipes!)fit new filter
and new clips. Replace fuse and start the engine. Check for leaks and you're done.
The Halfords filter selection booklet gives two possible units: in practice, the only difference is in length and girth, and then only a few mm. I bought the 'wrong' one but made it fit snugly with a piece of cardboard wrapped around as a shim. The support strap then tightens sufficiently to hold it in place.
Depressurise the petrol line pre any sort of work.
The simple way is to remove the fuel pump fuse and start the engine.
The motor will run for a few seconds then die through lack of fuel.
Then release the clips or chop them off (not the pipes!)fit new filter
and new clips. Replace fuse and start the engine. Check for leaks and you're done.
The Halfords filter selection booklet gives two possible units: in practice, the only difference is in length and girth, and then only a few mm. I bought the 'wrong' one but made it fit snugly with a piece of cardboard wrapped around as a shim. The support strap then tightens sufficiently to hold it in place.
Its certainly the quick-release clip, a nice idea and took no time at all. Didn't bother depressurising the system...didn't even think about it to be honest! The hardest part was finding a screwdriver that fits the star-head screw! The car still works as well so I must have put the filter in the right way. Thanks for the advice guys!