Air-Bleeding Of Fuel System - Mitsubishi 6M70 Workshop Manual

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

5. Air-bleeding of Fuel System

Tightening torque (Unit: N·m {kgf·m})
Mark
– Plug
13-60
Parts to be tightened
• Loosen one of the plugs on the fuel filter.
• Turn the knob of the manually operated pump counterclockwise.
When the knob jumps out, push the knob to feed fuel.
• Continue pumping until fuel with no bubbles of air comes out of
the plug.
• With no air bubbles coming out with fuel, tighten the plug to the
specified torque.
• Continue operating the pump until there is strong pumping resis-
tance.
• While pushing the knob of the manually operated pump, screw it
in to the right to fix.
• Wipe up all spilled fuel, then start the engine.
• Check that no fuel leakage occurs.
WARNING
• Fuel is highly flammable. Keep it away from flames and
sources of heat.
• Be sure to wipe up all spilled fuel. Unless it is wiped up, it
could catch fire.
Tightening torque
9.8 ± 2.0 {1.0 ± 0.2}
Remarks
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