[rondeo]

Mk4 MONDEO DIESEL FUEL FILTER CHANGE Rev. 1.

GENERAL:

Aeration of the fuel system is avoided using this procedure.
Bleeding the system should not be necessary, just priming the filter.
The fuel line quick release connectors have 'o' rings inside so
are liable to be damaged if appropriate plugs are not used.
Unfortunately suitable plugs seem to be hard to find.
Any smooth cylindrical oblect made of stainless steel,
aluminium, brass or diesel resistant plastic might be used.


EQUIPMENT:

New diesel fuel filter element.
8mm quick release connector blanking plug, actual plug size 7.5mm +.
12mm quick release connector blanking plug, actual plug size 11.5mm +.
A rubber bulb fuel priming pump and suitable PVC hose.
8mm female quick release connector.
Clean diesel fuel, either from a can or a tube into the tank.
Waste fuel container and 12mm PVC hose.
Ford adapter funnel for the capless diesel filler, if required.


PROCEDURE:

Raise the vehicle.
Remove the electrical connector from the filter housing.
Remove fuel inlet 8mm quick release connector and insert the blanking plug.
Remove fuel outlet 12mm quick release connector and insert the blanking plug.
Drain diesel from filter housing using the drain plug.
Remove the filter housing from the bracket on the vehicle and replace filter element.
Install the filter housing to the bracket on the vehicle.
Connect the outlet of the priming pump to the inlet on the filter housing.
Prime the filter with clean diesel until fuel flows at the outlet.
Remove the blanking plugs and install the fuel line connectors to the filter housing.
Install the electrical connector.
Return unused clean diesel to the tank using the Ford adapter funnel.