Fuel Filter Renewal Fiesta mk4

onlypaddy · 11-03-2010, 01:35 PM

Hi all...new here and got a seemingly simple question...

How easy/hard is it to change the fuel filter on a mk4 Fiesta?

It is 10 years old, I bought it 1 year ago....unfortunately it didnt have a service history and I got it on the cheap. Since then I've done my own work but this has only ever amounted to changing the oil/filter and the spark plugs.

It's due to have the filter changed and if its easy to do I'll do it myself....just need some pointers for what to look out for

and if someone has some pictures of the location and fitting then that would be an added bonus!

thanks in advance

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Captain Cotswold · 11-03-2010, 02:16 PM

Hello mate,
Not sure where the filter is on your car. Likely be near the tank rather than in engine bay.
Clips can be a bit fiddley on the fuel line ends which go to your filter.
Don't go mad with force when you do it, but push the fuel line end towards the filter before you squeeze the clip and it should unclip nicely and behave.
You've already managed your oil and filter, and a set of spark plugs on your jack jones so you will probably be competent enough to see what the score is with the filter.

Have a bowl or something to catch the fuel in, and if you get it up on a ramp when you do it, the petrol will try and run down your arm to burn your pits.
Get some decent soap and cream on your mitts after aswell.... Safety..

Just ask again if you still need info.

onlypaddy · 15-03-2010, 12:38 PM

thanks for that

just as an aside, does the fuel tank have to be empty? I have visions of the entire tank emptying up my arm now lol

onlypaddy · 17-03-2010, 10:33 AM

anyone...?

Glenn. · 17-03-2010, 03:51 PM

Yeh the fuel filter is just infront of the fuel tank.It has them daft push clip pipes on them.

zetec-Sam · 17-03-2010, 04:36 PM

It's very easy, did it on my mk5. I'd recommend getting a jubilee clip big enough to go round the filter though, as the original clips are a bastard to re-fit, and jubilee clips are better for the job IMO.
Lay next to car, new filter at the ready, clip one side off old filter, clip straight onto new filter, same with other side. Do it quick enough, or use the caps some new filters have on them, to prevent fuel spillage. Then jubilee new one up

Make sure you put the new one on the right way too

onlypaddy · 19-03-2010, 12:27 PM

do i need to unplug any fuses for fuel pump or anything?

17-03-2010, 03:51 PM	#5
Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,973 Rep Power: 33	Yeh the fuel filter is just infront of the fuel tank.It has them daft push clip pipes on them. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

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11-03-2010, 02:16 PM	#2
Captain Cotswold Part of the Furniture Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cleethorpes Posts: 199 Rep Power: 4	Hello mate, Not sure where the filter is on your car. Likely be near the tank rather than in engine bay. Clips can be a bit fiddley on the fuel line ends which go to your filter. Don't go mad with force when you do it, but push the fuel line end towards the filter before you squeeze the clip and it should unclip nicely and behave. You've already managed your oil and filter, and a set of spark plugs on your jack jones so you will probably be competent enough to see what the score is with the filter. Have a bowl or something to catch the fuel in, and if you get it up on a ramp when you do it, the petrol will try and run down your arm to burn your pits. Get some decent soap and cream on your mitts after aswell.... Safety.. Just ask again if you still need info.

15-03-2010, 12:38 PM	#3
onlypaddy 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Flintshire, North Wales Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	thanks for that just as an aside, does the fuel tank have to be empty? I have visions of the entire tank emptying up my arm now lol

17-03-2010, 10:33 AM	#4
onlypaddy 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Flintshire, North Wales Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	anyone...?

17-03-2010, 04:36 PM	#6
zetec-Sam neeeeeeeeooowmmmm Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laannndaaaannnn Posts: 4,227 Rep Power: 7	It's very easy, did it on my mk5. I'd recommend getting a jubilee clip big enough to go round the filter though, as the original clips are a bastard to re-fit, and jubilee clips are better for the job IMO. Lay next to car, new filter at the ready, clip one side off old filter, clip straight onto new filter, same with other side. Do it quick enough, or use the caps some new filters have on them, to prevent fuel spillage. Then jubilee new one up Make sure you put the new one on the right way too

19-03-2010, 12:27 PM	#7
onlypaddy 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Flintshire, North Wales Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	do i need to unplug any fuses for fuel pump or anything?

19-03-2010, 12:27 PM
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