Remember that gasoline is a highly flammable liquid! Observe all applicable fire safety precautions when working on power system components. Do not smoke! Do not approach the place of work with an open flame or carrying an unprotected lampshade! Do not service the system in rooms equipped with natural gas-fired heaters equipped with a pilot flame (such as water heaters and clothes dryers). Do not forget that gasoline is classified as a carcinogen, i.e., substances that contribute to the development of cancer! Try to prevent fuel from getting into open areas of the body - use rubber protective gloves, in case of accidental unforeseen contact with fuel, wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. Clean up spilled fuel immediately and do not store fuel-soaked rags near open flames. Remember that the fuel injection system of models equipped with fuel injection is constantly under pressure. Relieve any residual pressure in the system before attempting to disconnect fuel lines. Wear safety goggles when servicing power system components. Keep a class B fire extinguisher handy at all times!
Removing
The fuel filter is located at the rear of the vehicle, at the bottom, in front of the fuel tank.
1. Relieve the pressure in the supply system (see chapter Power and exhaust systems).
2. Support the front wheels with wheel chocks. Jack up the back of the car and place it on jack stands.
3. Release the filter clamp on the bottom of the car. Before removing the filter, mark the original direction of fuel flow with an arrow.
4. Insert a suitable drain pan under the filter.
5. Release the connectors and disconnect the fuel hoses from the filter, - pre-apply a landing mark on the hoses. Opel produces a special tool for disconnecting hose connectors - if you do not have a branded tool at hand, use a screwdriver or pliers. Prepare to collect spilled fuel.
6. Remove the filter from under the car.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order.
The quick docking connectors carry over to assembling the new filter from the old one.
Pay attention to the following points:
1. Install the quick fix mounting connectors supplied with the new filter.
2. Track that the filter has been established by an arrow in a direction of the movement of fuel.
3. Try not to confuse the hoses when connecting (see marking).
4. Finally, start the engine and check that there are no signs of fuel leaks developing, if necessary, stop the engine and make the appropriate corrections.
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