Thread: D2 TD5 fuel filter removal

Not sure. Mine was just screw off/on.

Here are some solutions, you may have already tried but here we go.
I take it you are using a repco like filter remover with the handle attached, you could try using a pair of multigrips or buy a proper filter strap with seatbelt material with a 1/2 ratchet hole in it for leverage, if a ratchet won't work you use a breaker bar on it, trust me more leverage is your friend but the filter strap has to be able to take it I got my filter straps when i worked for Caterpillar but some one else must sell them also.

good luck

cheers Matt

Thanks guys I'll try it again in the morning

Go with the DiscoKid.
Get yourself a filter strap tool that has a 1/2" drive type to suit your socket set and extensions.
Do not get a lever type filter strap tool as you will not be able to unscrew the filter unit due to limited space in the wheel arch area.
Ensure you clean the old filter prior to removing (hose off the crud), unplug the electrical connection (if you can, use Electrical cleaner and CRC).
Have a bucket handy to catch any spilt fuel
Unscrew the filter (clockwise, looking upwards and wearing safety glasses) using the filter strap.

Install in reverse sequence.

Read the drivers handbook - How to bleed the fuel system when the filter is installed.

How old is the fuel filter anyway?

Good luck

Go with the DiscoKid.
Get yourself a filter strap tool that has a 1/2" drive type to suit your socket set and extensions.
Do not get a lever type filter strap tool as you will not be able to unscrew the filter unit due to limited space in the wheel arch area.

I found that out, but previously had not had a problem go figure that one out I bent the old tool earlier so I'm up for a new one tommorow anyway

Ensure you clean the old filter prior to removing (hose off the crud), unplug the electrical connection (if you can, use Electrical cleaner and CRC).

Done that to

Have a bucket handy to catch any spilt fuel

1 bucket check

Unscrew the filter (clockwise, looking upwards and wearing safety glasses) using the filter strap.

Install in reverse sequence.

Read the drivers handbook - How to bleed the fuel system when the filter is installed.

How old is the fuel filter anyway?

6 months, I don't drive the car around much

Good luck
Thankyou

Originally Posted by JRC

Go with the DiscoKid.
Get yourself a filter strap tool that has a 1/2" drive type to suit your socket set and extensions.
Do not get a lever type filter strap tool as you will not be able to unscrew the filter unit due to limited space in the wheel arch area.
Ensure you clean the old filter prior to removing (hose off the crud), unplug the electrical connection (if you can, use Electrical cleaner and CRC).
Have a bucket handy to catch any spilt fuel
Unscrew the filter (clockwise, looking upwards and wearing safety glasses) using the filter strap.

Install in reverse sequence.

Read the drivers handbook - How to bleed the fuel system when the filter is installed.

How old is the fuel filter anyway?

Good luck

Anti clockwise looking upwards! Clockwise kneeling in front of it...



Tombraider

Originally Posted by tombraider

Anti clockwise looking upwards! Clockwise kneeling in front of it...



Tombraider

Yes your right, but I knew what way was unscrew anyway.









Seriously I do

its the same as oil filters.......it has a rubber seal.....if it doesnt budge....just hold as much pressure on
it as you can for a few seconds.....this will give the rubber seal a chance to slowly stretch and hopefully let go......


and when fitting the new one......only do it up hand tight.....ie...no tools....