Changing Galaxy Mk3 Fuel Filter

[brad101]

Any one with any pictures on how to change a fuel filter on a Galaxy MK3. Thanks.

[GaryM]

If it is the same as my 1.8 tdci then there is one plug, front hose and rear hose to remove then it just lifts up.

 

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See the nice tywrap to hold the front hose in place courtesy of a garage service.

[gregers]

thanx for posting up a pic,no doubt its in a similar place on the smax so will be very helpful when i come to do mine.

[GaryM]

Actually I have just cahnged mine as I decided to give it a service after swapping out the turbo (actualy still work in progress as I type).

 

Just release the locking collar on the top lift the lid and pull out the old filter and swap for the new one and its supplied seal. On the side of the body there is also a cream drain plug if you want to empty the container of any collected water and crud. I have not got to that stage yet put it may take a few turns until the pump primes the system back up.

[GaryM]

So to confirm. The filter assy just sits in a hanger. If you remove the plug, front feed hose and larger tank hose on top you can lift the filer out and work on it over a tray to catch any spillages etc.

• Open housing and dispose of fuel and old filer.
  
• Make sure it is all clean inside
  
• Remove protective center cap on new filter and locate over center pipe of the lid
  
• Fill the bowl with fresh fuel.
  
• Screw back together makeing sure the large o-ring is inserted between the bottom of the metal lip and the top of the bowl.
  
• Reconnect your hoses and cable.
  
• Then crank and see if the car will start.
  

 

If you are lucky it will but may run rough as it draws the fuel and clears the air locks.

If you are not then the fuel may have run back to the tank. If this is the case you will need to use an inline hand pump between the pipe from the tank to the filter. It can take a long while pumping to get the fuel back up. I know because I have just had to do all of this after a turbo change.