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Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h30–1h00 ~50–100£
Estimated time 0h30–1h00
Estimated labour cost ~50–100£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Accord III 1985-1993 2
  • 1.6 12V Petrol (A16A1)
  • 2.0 12V Petrol (A20A1)
Accord IV 1989-1993 1
  • 2.2i 16V Petrol (F22A7)
Accord VI 1997-2003 3
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (F20B5)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (F20B6)
  • 3.0 24V V6 Petrol (J30A1)
Accord VII 2003-2008 4
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (K20A6)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (K20Z2)
  • 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A1)
  • 2.4 16V Petrol (K24A3)
Accord VIII 2008-2015 4
  • 2.0 i-VTEC 16V Petrol (R20A3)
  • 2.2 i-DTEC 16V Diesel (N22B1)
  • 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Petrol (K24Z3)
  • Type S (2.2 i-DTEC 16V) Diesel (N22B2)

What is the role of the Honda Accord fuel filter?

The fuel filter retains all impurities from the fuel circuit. Modern injection systems operate at extremely high pressures with very fine tolerances, making effective fuel filtration critical to prevent damage to injectors and the high-pressure pump.

When should you change the Honda Accord fuel filter?

Generally replace every 20,000–60,000 km depending on the manufacturer. The filter should also be replaced if the vehicle has been left standing for a long period or if contaminated fuel has been used.

Is it difficult to change the Honda Accord fuel filter?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: locate the filter, disconnect any electrical connectors, remove the old filter, fit the new filter with new seals, prime the fuel system, start the engine and check for leaks.

5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Accord III 1985-1993 1985-1993 1.6 12V Petrol (A16A1), 2.0 12V Petrol (A20A1), 2.0 12V Petrol (A20A3) Petrol
Accord IV 1989-1993 1989-1993 2.2i 16V Petrol (F22A7) Petrol
Accord VI 1997-2003 1997-2003 2.0 16V Petrol (F20B5), 2.0 16V Petrol (F20B6), 2.2 16V Petrol (F23A1), 3.0 24V V6 Petrol (J30A1) Petrol
Accord VII 2003-2008 2003-2008 2.0 16V Petrol (K20A6), 2.0 16V Petrol (K20Z2), 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A1), 2.4 16V Petrol (K24A1), 2.4 16V Petrol (K24A3) Diesel, Petrol
Accord VIII 2008-2015 2008-2015 2.0 i-VTEC 16V Petrol (R20A3), 2.2 i-DTEC 16V Diesel (N22B1), 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Petrol (K24Z3), Type S (2.2 i-DTEC 16V) Diesel (N22B2) Diesel, Petrol