I have a 2003 XC90 T6 and would like to replace the fuel filter. I have been working on my own vehicles for years, so I am not shy about doing the job myself, but this is my first Volvo. I just need to know where the filter is located and any special cautions I need to observe (tips for depressurizing the fuel system if needed, for instance).

Thanks!

 

The filtermight belocated the same as in the S60/V/XC70s. Passenger side, half way back on the rear door, under the car on the frame rail.The lineis pressurized. A few inches back from the filter should be a schrader valve (like the tire). Other than that, its a piece of cake. The fuel line has quick disconnects so you dont have to strain to get them off. The filter is held in place by a strap with a bolt. Its supposed to get torqued to 25Nm.

Some newer Volvos have non-serviceable (in-tank) fuel filters. I am not up to par on which ones those would be. But I hope that you find this information accurate and useful.

 

I also have an '03 XC90 T6 and would like to know
1. How often should the fuel filter be replaced?
2. Does anyone have a procedure for replacing the fuel filter?

Thanks.

 

The maintenance interval stated by Volvo is 105K miles for the fuel filter. Many owners decide to do it earlier, perhaps as early as 30K and some do it every 50K or 60K. I chose to wait and did my car's at 105K. Its up to you. FCPGroten has the best prices I know of; I got mine for $22.50.

As for theprocedure, its really easy to do it yourself. I posted the location of the filter in my previous post.
0. gather everything you will need for the job, and jack up the rear end if you need the room.
1. place a container below the work area to catch dripping fuel.
2. you will need a socket or wrench to loosen the strap bolt.
3. release pressure in the fuel line by depressing the schrader valve (gas may drip here)
4. disconnect one end of the fuel filter and allow for draining (lots of gas here)
5. diconnect the other end and drain (more gas)
6. remove from strap and discard and replace.
7. attach fuel lines (click, click) and tighten bolt to 25Nm. If no torque wrench available, go medium-tight.

There was electrical tape over the ends of the quick disconnects of my car. It's probably there to keep gunk away. I retaped the ends when I finished with some new tape.

 

Have seen fuel filter rarely clog until the mileage and time stated in owner's maintainancemanual. The fuel comes out of filter may be dirty but never seen it clog before.