After having replaced the in tank fuel filter as part of my Project XCountry rebuild thread I have been asked a number of questions so thought it would be worthwhile documenting the process
I used my XMoto for these photos but the process is identical on the XChallenge and XCountry
The fuel filter can be sourced here :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mahle-Fue...53.m2749.l2649
First step is to unplug the electrical plug to the pump and remove the two screws from the fuel outlet
I remove these two screws from the feed pipe rather than trying to remove the hose clamp from the rubber feed pipe as the plastic feed pipe tends to be very brittle and will easily crack off
Next remove the retaining ring than holds the pump onto the tank
Once the retaining ring is removed using a small screwdriver carefully prise the pump body up so it can be removed along with the gasket
So now we have the pump out and can see the filter . It's held in with two screws and a support bracket plus a hose clamp on the feed pipe
Remove the two screws and the one time use hose clamp
As you can see there is quite a bit dirt comes out of the old filter . The old filter was dated April 2007 , thew new one is April 2019
You need a size 10-11.5 Oetiker Clamp (or a jubilee clamp if you prefer using one of those)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mikalor-W...72.m2749.l2649
I use a set of the proper pliers to crimp the clip
Put the clamp on the feed pipe then install the support bracket and insert the filter body onto the spigot on the pump body
Re-fit the gasket and the pump into the tank , fit and tighten the locking ring
Re-fit the electrical connection and the fuel pipe outlet , remember to fit the two retaining screws
Turn on your ignition a few times to prime the pump and makes sure it whirrs ;-)
Job done !
I used my XMoto for these photos but the process is identical on the XChallenge and XCountry
The fuel filter can be sourced here :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mahle-Fue...53.m2749.l2649
First step is to unplug the electrical plug to the pump and remove the two screws from the fuel outlet
I remove these two screws from the feed pipe rather than trying to remove the hose clamp from the rubber feed pipe as the plastic feed pipe tends to be very brittle and will easily crack off
Next remove the retaining ring than holds the pump onto the tank
Once the retaining ring is removed using a small screwdriver carefully prise the pump body up so it can be removed along with the gasket
So now we have the pump out and can see the filter . It's held in with two screws and a support bracket plus a hose clamp on the feed pipe
Remove the two screws and the one time use hose clamp
As you can see there is quite a bit dirt comes out of the old filter . The old filter was dated April 2007 , thew new one is April 2019
You need a size 10-11.5 Oetiker Clamp (or a jubilee clamp if you prefer using one of those)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mikalor-W...72.m2749.l2649
I use a set of the proper pliers to crimp the clip
Put the clamp on the feed pipe then install the support bracket and insert the filter body onto the spigot on the pump body
Re-fit the gasket and the pump into the tank , fit and tighten the locking ring
Re-fit the electrical connection and the fuel pipe outlet , remember to fit the two retaining screws
Turn on your ignition a few times to prime the pump and makes sure it whirrs ;-)
Job done !