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How to Remove and Replace the Diesel Filter on Fiat Idea 1300 MultiJet

Model: Fiat Idea MK 1 - Years 2003-2016
Part: Diesel fuel filter

Follow these steps to remove and replace the diesel filter on Fiat Idea 1300 MultiJet. First, lift the bonnet and secure it. Once you locate the fuel filter, disconnect it from the pipes and connectors (unscrew using a screwdriver or socket wrench). Remove the filter holder from its housing by hand, then unscrew the retaining washer located at the top. Pull out the worn filter and reattach the filter holder with the new filter. Reinstall the filter holder in the engine bay with all its parts (pipes and power cables).

Updated on 3 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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