Diesel Fuel System, Bleeding; Self-Help - Vauxhall VIVARO Owner's Manual

Self-help

Diesel fuel system, bleeding .............. 125

Starting the engine with jump leads 3 126
Towing the vehicle.............................. 129
Jack and vehicle tools 3 .................... 130
Warning triangle ¨ 3, First-aid
kit + 3............................................... 130
Wheel changing.................................. 131
Tyre repair kit 3 .................................. 133
Electrical system ................................. 136
Fuses .................................................... 137
Bulb replacement ............................... 138
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Warning
Disregard of the instructions may lead to
injuries or endanger life. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Diesel fuel system, bleeding
If the fuel tank has been allowed to run dry,
it will be necessary to air vent or bleed the
system before attempting to start the
engine.
Self-help
Fill the tank with fuel and proceed as
follows:
1. Place a suitable container underneath
the vent screw (arrowed) to collect fuel.
2. Loosen the fuel filter vent screw
(arrowed) by one turn.
3. Squeeze by hand the in-line supply
pump slowly and steadily until fuel
discharging from the loosened vent
screw is free of air bubbles.
4. Retighten the vent screw.
6 Draining water from diesel fuel filter - see
page 149.
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