Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 2005 2.0 How do I prime the fuel filter

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Fri 27 Feb 2009 20:28
2005 2.0 How do I prime the fuel filter - Chug, Rattle & Knock
I have just bought a 2005 307SW 2.0 90bhp. I changed the oil and filter this afternoon and attempted to drain the water from the fuel filter as per Haynes. (I have previously owned low pressure Peugeot diesels and have never drained the water, but changed the filters regularly.) I released the drain screw, but saw nothing leave the clear rubber tube (although there was some gurgling). The logical next step would have been to release the fuel inlet to allow the filter to drain, but I didn't proceed because I couldn't see a priming pump. Haynes says that some 2.0 diesels don't have priming pumps but it doesn't explain how to prime the system. How should I drain the water and how should I prime the system ?

Also, Haynes mentions that when you replace the fuel filter, the housing may break and has to be replaced ... is this true?

Thanks in advance for any comments.
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