Fuel Filter (Distributor Type Fuel Injection Pump) - Replace - Mitsubishi S4S-DT Operation & Maintenance Manual

Fuel filter (distributor type fuel injection pump) - Replace

When handling fuel, make sure there are no open
flames or other fire hazards near the engine.Wipe off
any spilled fuel completely.Spilled fuel can ignite and
cause a fire.
1. Clean the area around the fuel filters.
2. Disconnect the fuel filter level sensor from its con-
nector.
3. Place a fuel tray under the fuel filter.
4. Loosen the drain plug and drain fuel from the fuel
filter.
5. Remove the level sensor from the fuel filter.
6. Remove the fuel filter element.
7. Wipe off fuel on the fuel filter element mounting
surface of the fuel filter body with a waste cloth.
8. Check new fuel filter elements for proper seating of
the gasket.
Do not use a filter with the dented case.Fillter dam-
age or fule leakage may occur and it can cause fire
hazard.
9. Install the fuel filter element to the filter body.
Do not dent or scratch the fuel filter surfaces.
10. Using new O-ring, install the level sensor to the fuel
filter element.
11. After installing the new fuel filter, bleed the fuel sys-
tem.
Note: For bleeding fuel system, refer to
(distributor type fuel injection pump) - Bleed air"
(8-5).
12. Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes.
13. Make sure that there is no fuel leakage on mount-
ing sureface of fuel filter element. If fuel leakage is
found, loosen the fuel filter and check the gaskets
for damage. If there is no damage, retighten the
Chapter 8 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Element tightening torque
15±3N ・ m ｛1.53±0.3kgf ・ m｝
[11.06±2.21lbf ・ ft]
"Fuel system
fuel filter.
Level sensor
Drain plug
Fig. 8-12 Fuel filter - Replace
Body
Element
O-ring
8-7