fuel filter replacement

6763edward · Nov 5th, 2012, 16:04

hi i want to replace the fuel filter on my 2003 xc90. if i look under the rear offside near the tank i can see what looks to be a filter housing with a drain on the bottom. Is this it and if so how do i remove it does it screw. i have looked on various sites but they all show a different looking filter like an oil filter. thanks for help.

GJB · Nov 5th, 2012, 16:43

It is on the offside towards the rear and unscrews it will be very tight without doubt and will need a strap wrench (not chain wrench) and you will need plenty of muscle and you will probably think you are going to break it good luck.
Do when tank is less than half full.

6763edward · Nov 5th, 2012, 17:33

will the diesel not pour out when undone. do i need to prime system after.

chb · Nov 5th, 2012, 18:09

Just to confirm...it will be bloody tight. Also I could not fit mine with the new rubber seal and had to keep the old seal when I replaced my filter last year.

6763edward · Nov 9th, 2012, 20:40

I take it the filter is rear off side by passenger door does it just screw off.

GJB · Nov 9th, 2012, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6763edward

I take it the filter is rear off side by passenger door does it just screw off.

Yes it is

happychappy · Jan 15th, 2013, 15:57

Quick question what size strap wrench do i need for this? I've got a 53 plate and managed to drain the fuel from the filter, but could net get it off by hand... checked here and now I know why!

GJB · Jan 15th, 2013, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by happychappy

Quick question what size strap wrench do i need for this? I've got a 53 plate and managed to drain the fuel from the filter, but could net get it off by hand... checked here and now I know why!

Available at all good outlets approx 12 inch long strap (DO NOT USE A CHAIN STRAP)

happychappy · Jan 15th, 2013, 16:33

Also can I confirm what type of filter it is.. My local spares place checked on their computer with my reg no and a canister type came up.. But having been under the care today to change it I found what seems like a plastic housing with small bleed screw at the bottom. This makes me think that it's a paper cartridge.

Here's a pic:

happychappy · Jan 15th, 2013, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by GJB

Available at all good outlets approx 12 inch long strap (DO NOT USE A CHAIN STRAP)

one ordered thanks will be here tomorrow...I'll let you all know how it goes, seems it is the paper cartridge type but without the VIN they cant be 100% on mine... I have therefore made the decision myself after reading through the forums and the fact it looks like a plastic housing to me!

Nov 5th, 2012, 16:04	#1
6763edward Junior Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2016 12:22 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: walsall	fuel filter replacement hi i want to replace the fuel filter on my 2003 xc90. if i look under the rear offside near the tank i can see what looks to be a filter housing with a drain on the bottom. Is this it and if so how do i remove it does it screw. i have looked on various sites but they all show a different looking filter like an oil filter. thanks for help.

Jan 15th, 2013, 15:57	#7
happychappy New Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 17:03 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London	Quick question what size strap wrench do i need for this? I've got a 53 plate and managed to drain the fuel from the filter, but could net get it off by hand... checked here and now I know why! Last edited by happychappy; Jan 15th, 2013 at 15:57. Reason: typo

Nov 5th, 2012, 16:43	#2
GJB Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	It is on the offside towards the rear and unscrews it will be very tight without doubt and will need a strap wrench (not chain wrench) and you will need plenty of muscle and you will probably think you are going to break it good luck. Do when tank is less than half full.

Nov 5th, 2012, 17:33	#3
6763edward Junior Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2016 12:22 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: walsall	will the diesel not pour out when undone. do i need to prime system after.

Nov 5th, 2012, 18:09	#4
chb Master Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2023 10:53 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leeds	Just to confirm...it will be bloody tight. Also I could not fit mine with the new rubber seal and had to keep the old seal when I replaced my filter last year.

Nov 9th, 2012, 20:40	#5
6763edward Junior Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2016 12:22 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: walsall	I take it the filter is rear off side by passenger door does it just screw off.

Jan 15th, 2013, 16:33	#9
happychappy New Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 17:03 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London	Also can I confirm what type of filter it is.. My local spares place checked on their computer with my reg no and a canister type came up.. But having been under the care today to change it I found what seems like a plastic housing with small bleed screw at the bottom. This makes me think that it's a paper cartridge. Here's a pic:

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