- Lift up the rear seat.
- Remove the cover on the right-hand side of the boot floor.
- The fuel filter is located beneath the carpet.
Vauxhall Corsa E (2015-Present):
1. Engine Cover
- Remove the engine cover.
- On turbocharged models, push down on the center of the cover and then unclip the two front clips.
- Slide the cover partially backwards and then lift it off.
2. Disconnect the Fuel Line
- Disconnect the fuel line on the right-hand side of the engine bay.
- Slide back the collar on the fuel line fitting, this will unlatch the lock which will enable the fuel line to be unplugged.
3. Remove Fuel filter bracket
- Once the fuel line has been disconnected remove the fuel filter bracket located on the left-hand side of the engine bay.
- There are 3 bolts in total which need to be removed - 1x 8mm below and 2x 10mm from the top.
- Once the 3 bolts have been removed, remove the fuel filter bracket by sliding it backwards and lifting upwards.
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4. Replace Fuel Filter**
- There is a clip on the left-hand end of the fuel filter, push this in and pull downwards to remove the fuel filter from the fuel filter bracket.
- To remove the fuel filter housing from the filter - gently prise it off at one end of the housing and then rotate it and pull off.
- Discard both the fuel filter and the housing.
- Fit the new fuel filter housing onto the fuel filter and clip in place.
- Insert the fuel filter into the bracket ensuring that the lock locates into place on the fuel outlet side.
- Attach the fuel line to the fuel filter by pushing it on and sliding the collar back to lock.
- Refit the fuel filter bracket and connect the electrical plug.
5. Bleed Fuel System
- There is no need to bleed the fuel system after changing the fuel filter on the Corsa E.
- Simply, turn on the ignition, listen and ensure that the fuel pump primes and turns off.
- Crank the engine until it starts.
