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How to Remove the Diesel Filter on Citroen C3

Model: Citroen C3 FC, FN - Years 2002-2009
Part: Diesel fuel filter

Learn how to remove the diesel filter on a Citroen C3: open the front bonnet and lift it, then remove the engine soundproofing panel and dismantle the air intake kit with the attached pipe (using a socket wrench). Locate the diesel filter as shown in the video, unclip the filter from its housing, and disconnect the various circulation pipes. Once the fuel filter is removed, take it out of the vehicle (replace it with a new filter). Finally, refit the filter in its specific housing (reconnect the pipes and cables) and reassemble the filter kit and the soundproofing panel. Close the front bonnet after maintenance.

Updated on 3 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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