2017 Berlingo diesel filter primer

[Chrisl]

I’m struggling to find the primer on my van, 1.6bluehdi, the filter and housing do not have the usual button for priming after changing the filter.
I have looked and cannot even see a inline squeeze primer .
Can anyone enlighten me ?

[Hell Razor5543]

HDi engines don't (AFAIK) normally need a primer.

Oh, to the forum, by the way.

[Chrisl]

Thanks for your advice Hell Razor and cheers for the welcome, I will be completting if my profile shortly.
Please accept my apologies for not introducing myself before posting but I desperately need to change the filter and it’s been driving me mad.
If there is anyone else that can confirm that there isn’t a primer involved I will change the filter and hold my breath , presumably there is a pump that takes care of the bleeding?
Thanks again

[myglaren]

When you turn on the ignition but wait to start the engine you should hear the in-tank pump run for a few seconds - if it does have an in-tank pump.
In that case it will be self priming.

[RichardW]

Pretty sure the Blue HDi has gone back to a lift pump in the tank. Check what it says in the handbook about running out of fuel, if it says just turn it on, then there is a lift pump. Best if you change the filter to cycle ignition on and off 4 or 5 times to cycle the pump until you hear the gurgling stop in the tank.

[Chrisl]

If only I had read the manual instead of filing it Lol
Thanks Richard and All.

[RichardW]

If in doubt RTFM!!!

[Chrisl]

Haha, I’m on my third Berlingo now and always found the primer, manuals are usually stored unread.
Many thanks.