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How do you change fuel filter on fiat scudo van?

How to change a diesel fuel filter on a Fiat Scudo van

Tools needed:

* New diesel fuel filter * Diesel fuel

* Funnel

* Wrench

* Rags

* Safety glasses

Instructions:

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

2. Locate the fuel filter * typically, found beneath the van, on the driver's side, or next to the engine's firewall in the engine bay.

3. Place a rag beneath the fuel filter to catch any spilled diesel.

4. Loosen the fuel line connections to the fuel filter using a wrench.

5. Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise.

6. Apply a thin coat of diesel to the new fuel filter's O-ring to create a seal.

7. Screw the new fuel filter on by hand until snug, then tighten it using a wrench.

8. Reconnect the fuel lines and tighten the clamps.

9. Fill the fuel tank and reconnect the battery.

10. Start the engine and check for leaks; If you see any, tighten the connections further.