Replacing the fuel filter on a Ford Kuga

The fuel filter, like any other filter element, plays a very important role in the "life" of a modern engine. Much depends on the cleanliness of the fuel filter, first of all, the correct operation of related components, as well as the entire engine as a whole.

The manufacturer regulates the replacement of the fuel filter every 20-30 thousand kilometers, however, in case of failures in the operation of the power unit, it is possible and necessary to change the filter ahead of schedule. Also, given the poor quality of fuel at our service stations, I would recommend replacing the fuel filter after about 15-20 thousand km.

Today, dear readers of ford-master.ru, I will talk about how to replace the fuel filter in a Ford Kuga with your own hands, using a useful tool for this.

What do you need to have to work?

So get ready:

1. New fuel filter;
2. Tool kit (head on "10", TORX on "30");
3. Syringe for pumping fuel;
4. Rags.

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Replacing the Ford Kuga fuel filter at home - step by step photo report

1. So, let's begin. Find a well-ventilated area. We turn off the engine. Let's cool down. Remove the negative battery terminal. Then remove the decorative cover.

1. After that, using TORX, we unscrew the two bolts of the protective metal screen, which are located in front.

1. Next, using the head on "10", unscrew the pin with which the screen is attached to the case.

1. Now you can turn off the fuel heater, to do this, lift the latch and pull the chip towards you. Along the way, we check the contacts for anything undesirable (melting, oxidation, etc.).

1. Next, remove the fuel lines. To do this, we take a screwdriver and pry off the latches, here you need to be as careful as possible, since a breakdown will lead to the fact that these fuel hoses will have to be changed, and they are not cheap. After disconnecting the lines, they must be protected from dirt and dust by wrapping them in cellophane.

1. Similarly, disconnect the pipes going to the fuel filter.
2. We take TORX on "30" and unscrew the four screws that hold the fuel filter cover. Then carefully pry off the cover with a screwdriver and remove it together with the filter element. Do not rush to get the filter, wait a bit until the remaining fuel merges.

1. We take the prepared syringe and pump out the remaining fuel from the glass. We remove the dirt, if any, clean the seat and put a new fuel filter.

9. For reliability, I recommend lubricating the o-ring with silicone grease.

Subsequent assembly is carried out in the reverse order. When you're done, don't forget to connect the battery terminal you removed earlier.