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Removing the Fuel Filter on a Fiat Punto

Model: Fiat Punto MK 2, 188 - Years 1999-2011
Part: Diesel fuel filter

Want to remove the fuel filter on a Fiat Punto? Follow this guide to do it yourself effectively. First, lift the bonnet and secure it; disconnect the battery cables, then locate the fuel filter, disconnect it from the pipes and connectors. Remove the filter holder/filter by hand from its housing, then unscrew the retaining washer located at the top. Pull out the worn filter and screw in the new filter holder/filter. Refit the filter holder in the engine bay with all its parts (pipes and power cables).

Updated on 6 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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