- Petrol engines with fuel injection device: Gaskets for hollow bolts.
- Fuel filter for the corresponding engine.
- A container is required to collect the water sediment.
Removal water
The signal for removing water is the lighting of the fuel filter indicator lamp on the instrument panel.
Place a suitable container under the drain plug.
Unscrew the drain plug (water level sensor) by 2±2.1/2 turns.
Pump with a hand pump until clean diesel fuel appears.
Tighten the water drain valve by hand.
Remove air from the fuel system.
Filter replacement
To relieve pressure in the tank, briefly loosen the fuel tank cap.
Drain all fluid from the fuel filter.
Disconnect the water alarm connector, if equipped.
Remove the fuel filter cartridge from the filter housing using a fuel filter wrench.
If present, remove the water level indicator, check it and insert it into the new filter. Clamp the water level sensor in a vice and remove it by turning the filter housing.
To check the water level sensor, connect an ohmmeter to the connector. When the float is raised, the ohmmeter should show 0 Ohm, when lowered - infinity.
After wetting the gasket with diesel fuel, fill the fuel filter to the brim with diesel fuel and secure it.
Remove air from the fuel system.
Check the fuel system for leaks after driving.
Removal air from the fuel system
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Loosen the air bleed screw.
Pump with the hand pump until no more air bubbles come out of the hole.
Close the air release screw.
Pump with a hand pump until you feel a noticeable resistance.
After warming up the engine, start it.
If the engine does not start, repeat the air bleeding process.
Check the fuel system for leaks, especially at the fuel filter connection.