Fuel filter for carburetor and injection engines
On the left is the fuel filter on carburetor engines.
On the right is the fuel filter on injection engines.
Fuel filter for 2.6L engines
The fuel filter is indicated by an arrow.
On carburetor engines, the filter is mounted on the frame channel in series with the fuel line and is secured to the hoses with clamps.
Injector engines use a high-pressure filter, which is also mounted on the frame channel and connected to the line through union fittings.
Before removing the filter, decompress the fuel system (see subsection 8.2.1). If the filter is heavily contaminated, remove and rinse the tank. To access the filters, it is recommended to lift the vehicle.
Carburetor engines
Hose connection diagram
The hose should go beyond the branch pipe (indicated by the arrow) not less than 25 mm.
1. Disconnect the battery from ground.
2. Loosen the clamps.
3. Disconnect the hoses and remove the filter from the bracket.
4. Check the condition of the hoses, replace if necessary.
5. Installation is carried out in reverse order. Connect the hoses in the required order.
Injection engines
Please note! Some vehicles are equipped with a fuel pump hatch, which can be accessed by removing the cargo area carpet and floor covering. Remove the hatch, disconnect the connector and start the engine to burn off the remaining fuel. After these measures, the pressure in the fuel system will decrease.
Fuel pump hatch
Replacement
1. Perform decompression (see subsection 8.2.1).
2. Disconnect the battery from ground.
3. Remove the air filter.
4. Unscrew the fitting bolts and disconnect the hoses.
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5. Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the filter.
6. Installation is carried out in reverse order. Tighten the bolts of the outlet and inlet hose fittings to 24–34 and 34 N·m, respectively.
Diesel
The replaceable fuel filter element is installed in a tank, which is mounted in the engine compartment.
Fuel pump wires
1. Connector
2. Fuel pump
Diesel fuel filter
1. Manual fuel pump; 2. Fuel temperature sensor; 3. Heater; 4. Sedimentation tank (moisture separator); 5. Water level sensor; 6. Filter element
Correct position of the clamp
1. Mark and disconnect the connectors from the filter tank.
2. Lay down a rag and carefully disconnect the hoses.
3. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the filter tank.
4. Remove the bracket and shield from the tank.
5. Unscrew the filter from the tank by hand.
Remove the water level sensor and plug from the filter element.
6. It is recommended to replace the filter element. You can limit yourself to thoroughly washing it in kerosene.
7. Installation is carried out in reverse order. Tighten the water level sensor and plug to 9 and 4 Nm, respectively. Remove air from the system in the following order:
- release the air bleed plug;
- unscrew the plug of the manual pump lever and pull out the lever;
- pump fuel until air bubbles disappear, tighten the plug;
- continue pumping fuel until you feel the lever move stiffly;
- push and fold the lever.
Removal moisture from a diesel fuel filter
When the water level indicator light in the sump lights up, the moisture must be removed from the fuel filter.
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1. Unscrew the drain plug at the bottom of the filter.
2. Unscrew the plug of the manual pump lever and pull out the lever.
3. Continue pumping fuel until no more water comes out.
4. Slide and fold the lever.