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Fuel Filter Element - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel > < Fuel Filter - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel, Vehicles Without: Water-in-Fuel Sensor
Fuel Tank and Lines - Fuel Filter Element—1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Hand Pressure Pump with Adaptor Kit

310-110

General Equipment
Pneumatic vacuum gun
Fluid container
Piece of clear tube
Materials
Name
Specification
Engine Oil - 5W-30
WSS-M2C913-B 
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after the engine stops before commencing any repair to the fuel injection system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:Make sure the workshop area in which the vehicle is being worked on is as clean and as dust free as possible. Foreign material from work on clutches, brakes or from machining or welding operations can contaminate the fuel system and may result in later malfunction.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:Always carry out the cleaning process before carrying out any repairs to the fuel injection system components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in foreign material ingress to the fuel injection system.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:Diesel fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or lines.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

  1. Note the location of the engine cover retaining clips.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Care must be taken when releasing the fourth retaining clip and maneuvering the engine cover past the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the MAP sensor.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Remove the engine cover in the sequence shown.
    Remove the engine cover.

  1. Drain the fuel filter.
    • Connect a suitable length of fuel resistant tube to the fuel filter drain screw.
    • Drain the fuel filter into a suitable container.

  1. Remove the fuel filter crash protection top shield.
  1. Clean the fuel filter, fuel supply lines and surrounding areas.
    For additional information, refer to: Fuel Injection Component Cleaning (303-04H Fuel Charging and Controls - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel, General Procedures).

  1. Disconnect the fuel filter fuel supply line.
    For additional information, refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
    • Install a clean blanking cap to the fuel filter fuel supply line.

  1. Disconnect the fuel filter fuel supply line.
    For additional information, refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
    • Install a clean blanking cap to the fuel filter fuel supply line.

  1. Disconnect the fuel heater electrical connector.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a piece of lint-free material around the fuel filter housing to collect any excess fuel spillage.
    Remove the fuel filter cover.
    • Rotate the fuel filter cover retaining ring counterclockwise.

  1. Remove the fuel filter element and discard the O-ring seal.

Installation

  1. Install a new fuel filter element and O-ring seal.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Discard the piece of lint-free material around the fuel filter housing.
    Install the fuel filter cover hand tight.
    • Rotate the fuel filter cover retaining ring clockwise.

  1. Align the fuel filter cover to the fuel filter housing (fuel filter shown removed for clarity).
    • Rotate the fuel filter cover retaining ring clockwise until the alignment marks are aligned.

  1. Connector the fuel heater electrical connector.

  1. Connect the fuel filter fuel supply line.
    For additional information, refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
    • Remove and discard the blanking caps.

  1. Connect a suitable clean piece of clear tube to the fuel filter bleed screw.
  1. Position the piece of clear tube into a suitable fluid container.
  1. Remove and discard the blanking caps from the fuel filter fuel supply line and fuel filter.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure the hand pressure pump arrow indicating the direction of fuel flow is pointing towards the fuel filter.
    Install the special tool between the fuel filter fuel supply line quick release coupling and the fuel filter union.

  1. Loosen the fuel filter bleed screw (special tool shown removed for clarity).

  1. Operate the hand pressure pump at least 30 times.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not over tighten the fuel filter bleed screw. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the fuel filter bleed screw and in turn result in air ingress to the fuel system.
    Tighten the fuel filter bleed screw finger tight (special tool shown removed for clarity).
  1. Remove the suitable fluid container.

  1. Remove the piece of clear tube (special tool shown removed for clarity).
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not operate the starter motor for longer than 10 seconds at a time. After 10 seconds, turn the ignition to position 0 and allow the starter motor to cool for 30 seconds before attempting to start the engine again.
    Start the engine and allow it to idle until it reaches normal operating temperature.
  1. Stop the engine.

  1. Remove the special tool.

  1. Connect the fuel filter fuel supply line.
    For additional information, refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).

  1. Install the fuel filter crash protection top shield.

  1. Install the engine cover.
  1. Initialize the door window motors.
    For additional information, refer to: Door Window Motor Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).

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