[Bob.W]

Hi Folks,

Just wondering if anyone has changed the fuel filter in their PD?   

I've looked over the info on diesel fuel filter changes, which is all for the older i30's - unsure if the process is pretty much the same for the PD?

Doesn't look overly hard - albeit for the tricky location - the only thing that concerns me is that the only video I found on the subject said that you had to use a ODB scanner to prime the pump and expel air - for the i30 those are prohibitively expensive. But comments in the video did suggest that partially filling the filter with diesel after installing could be a workaround.  I'm unsure if this sounds viable as once the filter is out and if it doesn't work I'd be in a tad of bother.
Replacing fuel filter of Hyundai I30 1.6CRDi Engine plus air bleeding through Scanner #Change oil - YouTube

Thoughts welcomed. :-)

 

[Bob.W]

Ok well I will post this up for other folks reference.  I had a mechanic do this for me yesterday - I will give this information to hopefully assist folks who might consider doing it themselves.

It seemed a reasonably tricky job. The mechanic had to remove the battery and a few other small bits to get enough access - he needed my assistance at a few points to hold stuff and access a few areas he just couldn't get his hands into (I'm normal sized and he's a giant with matching hands!). There's quite a few bolts in spots that you simply will not be able to remove without some specialist mechanic jointed & long socket extenders - if you've just got regular gear it will be a BIG struggle.

When you get to the fuel filter coming out of it's 'carrier' make sure you mark the connections or take a few photos.  He connected the new fuel filter all up and then filled it as much as he could with clean diesel fuel - then putting it back into place.  When everything was put back together he got me to turn the ignition on and off about 4-6 times. This was to assist in priming the pump and getting rid of the air in the system.  When I started it it took a few more cranks than normal but worked fine.  On subsequent restarts it was completely as normal.

Took in total about an hour. I'd say it's a 90min job for an average Joe - nothing hard but it's very tight and you'll either have to disconnect A LOT of stuff or you'll need some top shelf gear to undo all thats required.  Thats me sorted for another 50,000kms.

[BrendanP]

I've changed them on the FD diesel, but not looking forward to doing it on the GD as it looks far more inaccessible.

[paul]

Just done my 2013  Diesel CW , air filter box removal
Unclamped battery, moved it forward about 50mm
Enough to remove the ECU.
The worst bit was the bottom fuel line connection didn't want to come off
I partially filled the filter from the bottom, and primed it when re fitted
All working ok. Ran as normal, no misfires hesitation.