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How to replace the diesel fuel filter of the Mini Cooper 1.6 D

Model: Mini Mini R56, R57, R55 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Diesel fuel filter

These short and simple instructions will show us how to disassemble and replace the diesel fuel filter of the Mini Cooper 1.6 D. First, we open the car's engine hood and start by removing the intake hose of the air filter, disconnecting the turbo hose (loosening the metal clamps); then we disconnect the electrical connector of the air mass sensor, removing the duct and accessing the diesel fuel filter. At this point, we disconnect the inlet and outlet pipes of the filter, also disconnecting the electrical connector; we remove and replace the cartridge with the new one.

Posted on 30 October 2024 by ScegliAuto

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