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Fuel Filter Replacement S60

posted by someone claiming to be robrun2 on Mon Mar 15 14:42 CST 2010 [RELATED]

OK Guys, I have been putting this repair off for awhile as I get more comfortable doing my on repairs. Safety is always first for me. I have the money to pay someone but there is no fun in that.

Fuel filter change. I have read several different instructions but this is what I am going to do.

I will jack car up or put on ramps. I believe the fuel filter will be on the right side of the car near the rear door. I will Let the car set for 1 hr. Start car and then pull the fuel pump Fuse! once car is starved of fuel I will turn off and disconnect the negative battery cable. I will then use safety goggles a bucket and several towels to clean any fuel that may spill.

I will dismount the fuel filter not sure what bolt but I will know by Sunday. Disconnect the lines and then insert the new filter making sure it is mounted correctly. I will tighten and then replace the fuse and connect the battery. I will look for leaks and then start the car.

I will be using a Volvo filter.

Is this correct did I leave anything out. Please any info will be greatly appreciated. Are there any good Write ups for my model.

This is for my 2002 Volvo S60 110k

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posted by someone claiming to be robrun2 on Tue Mar 16 01:19 CST 2010 [RELATED]

Ok, I think I got it. Thank you KlausC. To be clear are you saying just decompress the Schrader valve and if I do this I do not have to pull the fuel pump fuse. Or do I need to pull the fuse and then decompress as well to relieve any pressure. The later sounds correct can you confirm.

Read the write up as well thank you.

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posted by woofpack4 on Tue Mar 16 06:10 CST 2010
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I must say that the fuel filter change in the S60 is the easiest I've ever done (I've done it in my 240, 850, and Toyota Tacoma).

I didn't need to jack the car up, just slid underneath the car. I didn't pull any fuses or disconnect any wiring anywhere (I did loosen the gas cap though). The filter is on the passenger just forward of the rear wheel. Once you loosen the mounting bracket the rest is pretty quick. I had minimal leakage but like KlausC said, glasses are a good idea. Also, the schrader valve were covered with tape - good idea to put on new tape to keep this area dirt free.

Entire change took less than 10 minutes.

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posted by airspeed on Mon May 14 16:53 CST 2012
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I have a 2004 S60 non-turbo, I've look forward of the right rear wheel & cannot find the fuel filter. Is it in the same location on a 2004?

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posted by airspeed on Mon May 14 17:12 CST 2012
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Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_remove_2004_Volvo_s60_fuel_filter#ixzz1ut90wQmV

NOTE: If the car has a metal gas tank there is no serviceable fuel filter as it is incorporated in the pump unit.

We have a metal fuel tank so I'll need to send the filter back to FCP Groton

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posted by KlausC on Tue Mar 16 06:09 CST 2010
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You do not need to run the engine with the fuse pulled. Just remove the pressure by pushing the schrader valve.

There will always be some fuel in the gas line that will dribble out when you uncouple the fuel filter. I've known mechanics that will use a wad of chewing gum to plug the line, that does mess up the flavor of the gum though :)

Klaus
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posted by KlausC on Mon Mar 15 17:11 CST 2010
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Do NOT disconnect the battery! That will cause the engine computer and tranny computer to re-learn everything and may take weeks to do. If you live in a 'testing' state, you will not pass inspection until the drive cycle is completed - which may take a month or more.

I just use a floor jack, not the flimsy thing that comes with the car, and place a jack stand under the rear shock mount.

The fuel rail in the engine compartment has a Schrader valve on the end of it. With a shop cloth in hand, push in the end of the schrader valve (looks like a tire stem valve) catching any spray with the shop cloth. Very little gasoline will come out.

The quick release for the fuel filter pull away from the filter. I use a 15/17mm wrench to push back the quick release. Do NOT twist them. A little gasoline might dribble out, a paper cup will be enough.

Clean the fittings before taking anything apart, no need to get dirt in there. Glasses are a very good choice whenever getting under the car.

Make sure the filter is pointing in the correct direction. Arrow to the front of the car.

Read this first:

http://volvospeed.com/Repair/fuelfilter.php

Klaus
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