Fuel Filter Components
1 - Sealing ring; 2 - Control valve; 3 - R-clamp; 4 - Fitting; 5 - Fuel filter; 6 - Washer; 7 - Drain valve; 8 - Fitting
1. The fuel filter is installed on the right side in the rear part of the engine compartment.
2. Place a drain container under the filter and place a rag underneath to collect any spilled fuel.
3. Remove the R-shaped retainer and remove the control valve from the top of the filter without disconnecting the fuel hoses.
4. Loosen the clamps and disconnect the fuel hoses from the filter fittings. If twist-type clamps are used to secure the hoses, you will have to cut them with side cutters and replace them with more practical screw or worm clamps during assembly. Try to remember the order of connecting the hose in order to maintain the orientation of the replaceable filter in relation to the direction of fuel flow.
Warning: Be prepared to collect spilled fuel.
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5. Using a wrench, loosen the mounting bracket screw and remove the filter.
6. Before installation, fill the replacement filter with clean diesel fuel, which will help facilitate the initial start of the engine. Install the filter in the mounting bracket and secure it firmly with the screw.
7. Place a new sealing ring on the control valve and install the latter in its original place on the top of the fuel filter. Secure the valve with an R-shaped clamp.
8. Connect the fuel hoses to the filter (pay attention to the arrows on the filter housing near its fittings, indicating the correct flow direction. Secure the hoses with new clamps. Remove the drain container and rags. If removed, connect the air hose to the air cleaner and intake manifold.
9. Run the engine at idle speed and check the filter for signs of fuel leaks.
Note: Starting the engine may take a little longer than usual due to the need to fill the cavities of the tract with fuel, especially if the new filter was not filled in advance.
10. Raise the engine speed to 2000 rpm several times, immediately dropping it back to idle. Make sure there are no air bubbles in the fuel flow inside the translucent hose connected to the injection pump.