Fuel Filter: Description and Operation

Fuel Filter And Main Pump Location:

The fuel filter, located under car beneath rear seat, is designed to filter out dirt particles from the fuel system. It is in the fuel delivery line prior to the injectors.

Fuel Filter:

It has a metal case to withstand high pressure, a paper filter element and a strainer. The fuel filter is not serviceable and must be replaced, as a unit, at the service intervals recommended by Volvo (see MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES). The fuel filter is fuel flow sensitive and must therefore be installed correctly.