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Change Car Fuel Filter Vauxhall Zafira

Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h30–1h00 ~50–100£
Estimated time 0h30–1h00
Estimated labour cost ~50–100£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Zafira Mk I 1999-2005 11
  • 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE (L91))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (X16XEL (L91))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE1 (2H9))
  • 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z18XE (2H9))
  • 2.0 Di 16V Diesel (X20DTL (LD3))
  • 2.0 DTi 16V Diesel (Y20DTH (LD1))
  • 2.0 Turbo Petrol (Z20LET (L70))
  • 2.0 Turbo Petrol (Z20LET)
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (Z22SE (L61))
  • 2.2 TD 16V Diesel (Y22DTR (L50))
Zafira Mk II 2005-2014 8
  • 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG (LR1))
  • 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (A16XNT (LGE))
  • 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (A17DTJ (LPV))
  • 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (A17DTR (LPL))
  • 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17DTJ (LPV))
  • 1.9 CDTi 16V 150 Diesel (Z19DTH (LRD))
  • 1.9 CDTi 8V 110 Diesel (Z19DTL (LPP))
  • 1.9 CDTi 8V 120 Diesel (Z19DT (LPM))
Zafira Mk III 2011-2019 17
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (A14NEL (LUJ))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14NEL (LUJ))
  • 1.4 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.4 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTJ (LVL+PL5))
  • 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (A16XNT (LGE))
  • 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (B16XNT (LGE))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (A18XEL (2H0+PL5))
  • 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A18XER (2H0))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DT (LBR))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTH (LBS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTJ (LBX))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTL (LBQ))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTR (LBY))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (B20DTH (LFS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (B20DTH (LFS))

What is the role of the Vauxhall Zafira 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 Vauxhall Zafira 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 Vauxhall Zafira 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.

3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Zafira Mk I 1999-2005 1999-2005 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE (L91)), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (X16XEL (L91)), 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE1 (2H9)), 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z18XE (2H9)), 2.0 Di 16V Diesel (X20DTL (LD3)), 2.0 DTi 16V Diesel (Y20DTH (LD1)), 2.0 Turbo Petrol (Z20LET (L70)), 2.… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Zafira Mk II 2005-2014 2005-2014 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG (LR1)), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE1 (LJ7)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XER (LDE)), 1.6 16V Twinport Petrol (Z16XEP (LJ7)), 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (A16XNT (LGE)), 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (Z16XNT (LGE)), 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (A17D… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Zafira Mk III 2011-2019 2011-2019 1.4 Turbo Petrol (A14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ)), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XHT (LVP)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTJ (LVL+PL5)), 1.6 CNG Turbo CNG,Petrol (A1… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol