Ok so I want to replace the fuel filter on my XF. Not as simple as many of the cars I've had before so calling on the experience of everyone here...

Couple of questions:

• http://homepage.mac.com/gregmeach/XFire/Xfire_Repair_14-FuelSys.pdf Note, this link explains the maintenance and repair procedure for anything associated with fuel on the XF. My question is this: Is it possible to release the pressure in the system without a DRB IIIT scan tool and is it possible to do it without throwing Diagnostic errors. Note that step seven of the procedure is this 7. One or more Diagnostic Trouble Codes may have been stored in PCM memory due to fuel pump fuse removal. The DRB IIIT scan tool must be used to erase a DTC

• If it does throw errors how do I remove them without the scan tool?

• Major dumb question...after instalation is there a 're-pressurising' procedure or is it just hook everything back up and the fuel pump does the rest?

• And finally, is a generic filter (say a ryco z626) as good as OEM fuel filter. Should I stick with OEM here or would it make no difference.

Any advice would be greatly appriciated Thanks Heaps!

 

changing the fuel filter does not require a DRB, nor does it throw error codes.

theres no repressuring procedure after the filter change. you may have to hold the key for a little longer to get it to start though.

ive always gotten OE replacement filters; couldnt find anything aftermarket the first time i did it, and i havent looked for one since. $100 once a year? its worth it.

 

Thanks Rob, really appreciate your input. I'd really like to go OEM for the filter but it's like $250 for one here in Australia...dunno why. Cheapest I can find after market is $160 odd dollars for a ryco z626. Apparently Ryco have been making them for a year and a half now. Hope the quality is comparable....

Great to know that it doesn't throw error codes, that's the piece of mind I was hoping for.

Cheers
Josh

 

I don't know about the shipping charges to Down-Under, but check out Rock Auto for aftermarket parts.
Auto Parts Fast at RockAuto

 

Were is the fuel filter located? I wanna change mine to

 

Thanks mate that site's awesome!

 

its just inboard of the right-rear wheel.

 

Just replaced mine last week. It was fairly simple with the exception of the lines being stuck on the filter. I had to wrestle with them for a while. Make sure you have some new hose clamps. You can release fuel pressure under the hood on the right front of the engine at the end of the fuel rail. Just unscrew the cap and press the relief...make sure you have some goggles on ha ha ha.

 

I have a 2004 crossfire and want to replace the fuel filter where is it? Ive been told in the tank and in the engine bay which is it?

 

Neither. If you follow the link in post #1, it will give you all the info you need. Here it is again for you to just click on:

http://homepage.mac.com/gregmeach/XF...14-FuelSys.pdf

 

found this: https://www.slkworld.com/threads/r17...-change.31275/
for all that i see, it is the same for the crossfire
perhaps just the cover is a little different. otherwise seems the same.
in this video he shows exactly how to remove it: