Replacing the fuel filter (petrol engines) (Opel Corsa C)

Contents: Removal ⬇ Installation ⬇ For the model variant "ECO" ⬇

Removal

Remove the air duct shield from the underbody B.

Release the fuel filter from the holder.

Remove bolt 1.

Note: The figures show the "Combo" model variant (F06, F25).

Note: The figures show the «Combo» model variant (F06, F25).

Install the head of the special tool 1 onto the fuel filter 2.

Threaded nipple 3 points downwards.

Press the entire surface of the rubber seal (arrow) onto the fuel filter housing.

Adjust the tie accordingly.

Tighten it with the clamp.

Place the fuel collection vessel 3 on the head of the special tool 1.

Caution! The fuel filter is under pressure. Check the special tool for a secure fit.

Attach the fuel collection vessel to the threaded pipe and tighten.

Note: The built-in drill drills through the fuel filter housing. The leaking fuel flows into a collecting vessel.

Blow out the fuel filter.

Attention! Follow the given sequence.

Using the pliers 5 supplied with the special tool, make the hole at the top as wide as possible (arrow).

Remove and plug 2 fuel lines (2, 4) from the fuel filter.

Caution: Remove the fuel lines only when fuel no longer flows out of the fuel filter.

Remove using KM-796-A tool from quick release coupling.

Plug the fuel line using the KM-807 tool.

Once the fuel filter is empty, remove the special tool.

Remove the receiving vessel.

Remove the head of the special tool – loosen the tension clamp.

Remove the fuel filter.

Installation

Insert 2 new connecting clamps 1 into the quick-release bushing of the fuel line 2.

Insert a new fuel filter.

Insert into the holder from the front.

Note: Please follow the directions for passing.

Connect 2 fuel lines (4, 5) to the fuel filter.

Remove the special tool KM-807.

Connect the 2 fuel lines with a quick release fitting to the fuel filter.

Perform a tensile test.