- the appropriate fuel filter.
- diesel engine. Handles Mot. 1311-06 for unscrewing fuel line clamps.
- petrol engine. Special pliers Mot. 1265 for unscrewing fuel lines from the fuel filter.
Diesel Engine Fuel Filter - Condensate Removal and Replacement
A suitable container is required to collect the condensate.
Warning! Immediately collect diesel fuel that has burst onto rubber parts, such as coolant circulation hoses. Wipe the surface of these parts. Otherwise, their rubber will swell and eventually deteriorate.
Fuel filter 1 is located in the engine compartment near the right wing. The filter has an electric heater 2, which prevents diesel fuel from thickening in winter. To remove air from the system, there is a manual pumping lever (bulb) 3 (see illustration 11.0).
11.0 Diesel Engine Fuel Filter
Condensate removal
1. Place a suitable container under drain hole 2 (see illustration).
11.1 Place a suitable container under drain hole 2
2. Loosen the drain nipple 2 (see illustration 11.1).
3. Do about 10 punching bag pumps 3 hand pumps (see illustration 11.1). Fuel will start to flow out of the filter. Empty the fuel filter completely.
4. Tighten the drain nipple 2 (see illustration 11.1).
5. Remove air from the fuel system.
Removal air
6. Loosen the bleed nipple 1 on the filter feed hose (see illustration 11.1).
7. Pump the fuel using the bulb 3 of the manual fuel pump until fuel without air bubbles comes out of the fitting. Collect the leaking fuel in a container.
8. Tighten bleeder screw 1 and continue bleeding the system until you feel a noticeable resistance (see illustration 11.1).
9. Press the accelerator pedal all the way down and crank the starter for about 15 seconds without preheating.
If the engine does not start, wait a few seconds and then start it after preheating.
10. Perform a visual check of the fuel system for leaks, especially at the hose connections.
Replacing the fuel filter
11. Drain the condensate from the fuel filter.
12. Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel filter. To do this, squeeze the hose clamp from the sides so that the leashes A and B are lifted (see illustration). If the clamp has a RENAULT hose remover Mot. 1311-06, insert it from the side into the clamp and press.
11.12 To do this, squeeze the hose clamp from the sides so that the leashes A and B are raised
13. Disconnect the fuel heater power wire at the filter.
14. Unscrew the filter holder and secure it in a vice, then unscrew the fuel filter.
15. Fill the new filter completely with diesel fuel and screw it onto the holder. Before doing this, wet the filter sealing gasket with fuel.
16. Install the holder together with the fuel filter in place.
17. Connect the fuel heater power wire.
18. Connect the fuel hoses and make sure they are securely fastened.
19. Remove air from the fuel system.
20. Perform a test drive and check the fuel system for leaks.
Cars with gasoline engines
The fuel filter of these cars is located on the bottom of the car in front of the fuel tank. The fuel filter is secured with a clamp (see illustration 11.0a). To replace the filter you will need a lift and a jack stand.
11.0a Fuel filter for a car with a gasoline engine
Caution! Do not pinch the supply and return hoses to avoid fuel leakage.
Removal
Warning! When replacing the fuel filter, do not smoke or keep open flames nearby. Fire hazard! Ensure good ventilation of the room. Fuel vapors are toxic. Have a fire extinguisher ready.
21. Disconnect the negative (-) cable terminal from the battery.
Attention! This will delete the recorded information from some devices, and the security code from the radio receiver, as well as all automatic settings for radio stations. Therefore, before disconnecting the battery, read the provisions of Chapter "Battery - removal and installation".
22. Raise the rear of the vehicle and place it on jack stands.
23. Place a suitable container under the fuel filter to collect the fuel.
Caution! Do not pinch the supply and return hoses to avoid fuel leakage. Otherwise, they will be damaged. Therefore, fuel leakage is possible.
24. Disconnect the fuel pipes 1 using special pliers Mot. 1265 (see illustration). To do this, the pliers are installed on the connecting sleeve and the fuel line is pressed.
11.24 Disconnect the fuel pipes 1 using special pliers Mot. 1265
Attention! The fuel line can be released from the coupling without using special pliers.
25. Unscrew bolt 3 securing the filter clamp and remove the filter (see illustration 11.0a).
Attention! The fuel filter is filled with fuel even after disconnecting the fuel lines.
Installation
26. Install the fuel filter so that the arrows on its housing point away from the fuel tank toward the engine.
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27. Secure the filter in the clamp and tighten the mounting bolt.
28. Connect the fuel lines to the filter by hand. Make sure they are secured.
29. Lower the car onto its wheels.
30. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal to the negative battery terminal.
31. Set the clock and program the radio to receive radio stations.
32. Perform a test drive and then check the fuel hose connections for leaks.