Location of inlet and outlet hoses and fuel filter mounting screw
A – inlet hose;
B – outlet hose;
C – fastening screw
Warning: Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive, so care must be taken when working on any part of the fuel system.
Attention! Work on the fuel system must be carried out in a well-ventilated area, for which you can open all the windows and doors to create a draft.
Attention! When working with the fuel system, maintain cleanliness, as dirt that gets into the fuel system channels can block them, which will disrupt the normal operation of the engine.
1. Remove the ground wire from the battery and place a suitable container under the fuel filter.
2. Relieve pressure in the fuel system.
3. Using clamps, pinch the fuel hoses on both sides of the fuel filter, then loosen the clamps and remove the hoses from the fuel filter.
4. Mark the location of the arrow on the fuel filter housing indicating the direction of fuel flow.
5. Unscrew the screw securing the fuel filter clamp, use a screwdriver to open the clamp and remove the fuel filter (see Fig. Location of the inlet and outlet hoses and the fuel filter mounting screw).
6. Remove the rubber gasket from the old fuel filter and install it on the new filter.
7. Install a new fuel filter and secure it with a screw. When installing, follow the arrow on the filter housing.
8. Connect the fuel hoses to the fuel filter and secure them with clamps.
9. Start the engine and check the fuel system for leaks. If there are fuel leaks, immediately turn off the engine and eliminate the cause of the leak.
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