Fuel filter

Roger 7 · May 30th, 2015, 19:16

Hi, I'm sure it's been asked and answered millions of times before, but I want to change my fuel filter on my petrol 2001 Volvo v40 can you tell how I detch the filter from the fuel lines and can you tell me what the air valve is for next to the filter its my first Volvo and I've never seen a valve on a fuel line. Like a car tyre valve.
Thanks for any help !

Dean1985 · May 31st, 2015, 11:25

The valve once depressed will relive the fuel pressure, so be prepared for petrol to to come out. As for detaching the fuel filter there should be a black collar protruding from the metal bit which needs pushing towards the filter both ends. There is a special tool for this but I have in the past used a spanner but cannot recall what size, maybe a 13-14mm.

Depending on how much corrosion there is it maybe difficult to release.

ww1dm1 · Jun 13th, 2015, 12:26

Isn't the pressure relief valve on the fuel rail?

TEEKIZZLE · Jun 15th, 2015, 12:32

Pressure release is on the rail.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DY5cBmc-lc

Dean1985 · Jun 15th, 2015, 13:00

There is in fact 2 which both have different pressured diaphragms. On the fuel and also one down on the fuel line where the original poster mentioned.

Syked69 · Jun 15th, 2015, 14:13

Take note of the direction arrow on the filter. On my 99 s40 the direction arrow faces the rear of the car because the fuel supply line goes towards the back then bends towards the engine.

May 30th, 2015, 19:16	#1
Roger 7 New Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2015 11:40 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Stock / Essex	Fuel filter Hi, I'm sure it's been asked and answered millions of times before, but I want to change my fuel filter on my petrol 2001 Volvo v40 can you tell how I detch the filter from the fuel lines and can you tell me what the air valve is for next to the filter its my first Volvo and I've never seen a valve on a fuel line. Like a car tyre valve. Thanks for any help !

May 31st, 2015, 11:25	#2
Dean1985 Master Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2021 20:51 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norwich	The valve once depressed will relive the fuel pressure, so be prepared for petrol to to come out. As for detaching the fuel filter there should be a black collar protruding from the metal bit which needs pushing towards the filter both ends. There is a special tool for this but I have in the past used a spanner but cannot recall what size, maybe a 13-14mm. Depending on how much corrosion there is it maybe difficult to release. __________________ 2001 V40 T4 S Auto on 177k 98 V40 T4 SE auto now retired @ 176k.

Jun 15th, 2015, 12:32	#4
TEEKIZZLE Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2024 18:23 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Doylestown	Pressure release is on the rail. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DY5cBmc-lc __________________ 03' S40 89' 740 GLE

Jun 15th, 2015, 13:00	#5
Dean1985 Master Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2021 20:51 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norwich	There is in fact 2 which both have different pressured diaphragms. On the fuel and also one down on the fuel line where the original poster mentioned. __________________ 2001 V40 T4 S Auto on 177k 98 V40 T4 SE auto now retired @ 176k.

Jun 13th, 2015, 12:26	#3
ww1dm1 What is this I don't even Last Online: Aug 31st, 2017 08:01 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: *	Isn't the pressure relief valve on the fuel rail?

Jun 15th, 2015, 14:13	#6
Syked69 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2019 05:27 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney	Take note of the direction arrow on the filter. On my 99 s40 the direction arrow faces the rear of the car because the fuel supply line goes towards the back then bends towards the engine.

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