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Its MOT time and Ive had a few things to sort out. Headlamp replacement, CV gaters etc. Whilst I was doing things under the bonnet the fuel filter needed changing as well. Heres how it went in pics and hope it will be of help to those of us who are very limited in the mechanics of the Surf. Because this is a fuel related task its a good idea to disconnect the battery/batteries before work commences. 
Location of filter.
Release the pinch clips on the flow and return fuel lines. Take note which one goes where. I expected fuel to go every where but very little was split.
Undo the two 10mm bolts holding the filter bracket to the housing.
Disconnect the electrical connector which is attached to the float assembly located at the bottom of the filter.
Once the filter assembly has been removed you can seperate the filter from the housing. Its only a twist fit against the "O" ring. Be aware the filter will be full of fuel so have a jam jar handy to empty it.
On the bottom of the filter is a float assembly which is also a twist fit with "O" ring. Just get the assembly in a dry rag, twist and unscrew.
Refit the new filter not forgetting to replace the bottom "O" ring. Refit the flow and return fuel pipes. Reconnect the electrical connector to the float assembly. Refit battery connections and turn on ingnition.......then.......pre ss the primer up and down on top of the filter housing about 10 times just to get some fuel in there. Fired up no probs. Check for leaks of course. Job done
The only annoying thing about this job is the fuel waste in the jar. You can put it back in the tank but I didn't bother.
Location of filter.
Release the pinch clips on the flow and return fuel lines. Take note which one goes where. I expected fuel to go every where but very little was split.
Undo the two 10mm bolts holding the filter bracket to the housing.
Disconnect the electrical connector which is attached to the float assembly located at the bottom of the filter.
Once the filter assembly has been removed you can seperate the filter from the housing. Its only a twist fit against the "O" ring. Be aware the filter will be full of fuel so have a jam jar handy to empty it.
On the bottom of the filter is a float assembly which is also a twist fit with "O" ring. Just get the assembly in a dry rag, twist and unscrew.
Refit the new filter not forgetting to replace the bottom "O" ring. Refit the flow and return fuel pipes. Reconnect the electrical connector to the float assembly. Refit battery connections and turn on ingnition.......then.......pre ss the primer up and down on top of the filter housing about 10 times just to get some fuel in there. Fired up no probs. Check for leaks of course. Job done
The only annoying thing about this job is the fuel waste in the jar. You can put it back in the tank but I didn't bother.
its a fuel filter change!
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