how to replace fuel filter for 2001 X5

kennyhoang · #1 05-31-2008, 04:29 PM

I'm thinking of replace the fuel filter on my 2001 X5 by my self, can someone guide me how to do the job.

Thanks, in advance.

Bimmer360 · #2 05-31-2008, 10:01 PM

1. under the driver seat, there is a cover, unscrew all the bolts, about 20 plus i think
2. Remove fuel fuse and start engine, make sure it dies (means out of fuel flow)
3. Replace filter.
4. You will need a new clamp for the 2 hoses attached to the filter, the ones you have are not reusable.

justintmn · #3 06-21-2008, 06:26 PM

Bimmer360,
I am about to replace my fuel filter on 01' 3.0 X5. According to this picture of Darek, which clamps that need to be replaced do you refer to on step 4? I look in the Bently manual and they did not mention anything about replacing clamps. Thanks much for your help.

Justin.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer360

1. under the driver seat, there is a cover, unscrew all the bolts, about 20 plus i think
2. Remove fuel fuse and start engine, make sure it dies (means out of fuel flow)
3. Replace filter.
4. You will need a new clamp for the 2 hoses attached to the filter, the ones you have are not reusable.

justintmn · #4 06-21-2008, 06:27 PM

Sorry, this is the link to the picture

:

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/47681-fuel-filter-replacement.html?highlight=fuel+filter

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer360

1. under the driver seat, there is a cover, unscrew all the bolts, about 20 plus i think
2. Remove fuel fuse and start engine, make sure it dies (means out of fuel flow)
3. Replace filter.
4. You will need a new clamp for the 2 hoses attached to the filter, the ones you have are not reusable.

rastaFarai · #5 06-21-2008, 06:27 PM

I've bought a new fuel filter as well.. where can i buy the clamps?

dandruff · #6 06-22-2008, 09:55 AM

hmm.. on our 01 x5 3.0i, there are some rivets instead of all bolts ... am i looking at the wrong panel? didnt see any with 20 bolts ...

which part are we suppsoed to remove out of these?
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=51&fg=80&hl=1

thanks ...

Bimmer Ese · #7 06-22-2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dandruff

hmm.. on our 01 x5 3.0i, there are some rivets instead of all bolts ... am i looking at the wrong panel? didnt see any with 20 bolts ...

which part are we suppsoed to remove out of these?
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=51&fg=80&hl=1

thanks ...

I had to remove number one and six in the diagram to access the fuel filter.

Daniel