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Old Nov 5, 2020 | 08:04 AM
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Fuel Tank Filter replace

How difficult is it to replace this filter? and how to remove the trim easily?

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Old Nov 6, 2020 | 02:46 AM
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If it's similar to the other RXX series should be some good guides on YouTube and Pelicanparts although Pelicanparts doesn't list the R59 on the list.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2020 | 03:30 AM
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Thanks, knt, I cannot find any youtube videos for the R59, and it appears to be completely different from all the others in the series. The element and its fittings
are the same but the removal of the trim, roll-bars, etc seems a nightmare. Someone, somewhere must have done this?

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Old Nov 6, 2020 | 04:34 AM
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Any good?


After looking at the video you're right, a lot off the trims needs to be removed on this model.

Also here

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4353226
 

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Old Nov 6, 2020 | 04:54 AM
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Fuel Tank Filter replacement

Thanks, knt, I have seen that vid., it's not really helpful as the coupe does not have the anti-roll hoops, and the R59 does not have windows.
so really is a different animal, I have been told it is easier to remove the tank!!!!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2020 | 09:00 AM
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Hope you can figure it out as dropping the tank does sound a bit drastic to change the fuel filter.

Maybe someone will be along shortly who has already done it .
 
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