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Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h30–1h30 ~50–150£
Estimated time 0h30–1h30
Estimated labour cost ~50–150£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Espace I 1984-1991 4
  • 2.0 Petrol (J6R-234)
  • 2.0 Petrol (J7R-760)
  • 2.1 Turbo D Diesel (J8S-240)
  • 2.2 Petrol (J7T-770)
Espace II 1991-1997 7
  • 2.0 8V Petrol (J7R-768)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-610)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-612)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-772)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-778)
  • 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-772)
  • 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-773)
Espace III/Grand Espace 1997-2002 2
  • 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-722 (G7))
  • 2.2 dCi 16V (85/95 kW) Diesel (G9T-710 (A7))
Espace IV/Grand Espace 2002-2015 38
  • 1.9 dCi 115 Diesel (F9Q-820 (A8))
  • 1.9 dCi 120 Diesel (F9Q-826)
  • 2.0 16V 135, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-792 (U7))
  • 2.0 16V 140, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-790 (T7))
  • 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-794 (V7))
  • 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-795 (W7))
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petrol (F4R-896)
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petrol (F4R-897)
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-796 (V7))
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-797 (W7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 Diesel (M9R-750 (T7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-740 (A7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-814 (P8))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-858 (B8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-750 (T7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-762 (P7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-763 (R7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-740 (A7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-760 (C7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-761 (D7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-814 (P8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-815 (R8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-858 (B8))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 Diesel (M9R-762 (P7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 Diesel (M9R-763 (R7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-760 (C7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-761 (D7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-812 (K8))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-815 (R8))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 140 Diesel (G9T-645 (D6))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-642)
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-742 (J7))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-743 (K7))
  • 3.0 dCi 165 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-701 (A7))
  • 3.0 dCi 175 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-701 (A7))
  • 3.0 dCi 180 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-715 (A7))
  • 3.5 V6 240, -LPG LPG,Petrol (V4Y-711 (A7))
  • 3.5 V6 240, -LPG LPG,Petrol (V4Y-715 (A7))
Espace V 2015-2021 5
  • 1.6 dCi 160 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4))
  • 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6))
  • 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7))
  • 2.0 dCi 190 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7))
  • 2.0 dCi 200 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6))

What is the role of the Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace 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
Espace I 1984-1991 1984-1991 2.0 Petrol (J6R-234), 2.0 Petrol (J6R-734), 2.0 Petrol (J7R-760), 2.1 Turbo D Diesel (J8S-240), 2.2 Petrol (J7T-770) Diesel, Petrol
Espace II 1991-1997 1991-1997 2.0 8V Petrol (J7R-768), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-610), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-612), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-772), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-778), 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-772), 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-773) Diesel, Petrol
Espace III/Grand Espace 1997-2002 1997-2002 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-722 (G7)), 2.2 dCi 16V (85/95 kW) Diesel (G9T-710 (A7)) Diesel
Espace IV/Grand Espace 2002-2015 2002-2015 1.9 dCi 115 Diesel (F9Q-820 (A8)), 1.9 dCi 120 Diesel (F9Q-826), 2.0 16V 135, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-792 (U7)), 2.0 16V 140, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-790 (T7)), 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-794 (V7)), 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-795 (W7)), 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petr… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Espace V 2015-2021 2015-2021 1.6 dCi 160 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4)), 1.6 TCe 200 Petrol (M5M-450 (B4)), 1.8 TCe 225 Petrol (M5P-401 (K4)), 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6)), 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 190 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 200 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6)) Diesel, Petrol