Elevate and safe the car with a jack and jack stands.
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Find the Gas Filters
In our instance the cartridge with the paper filter is subsequent to the gasoline tank. There’s {an electrical} wire and 5 bolts holding the cartridge in.
The filter is positioned within the engine compartment on the driving force aspect. There are three hoses and an orange, blue, and purple connector. 1A Auto mechanic Sue positioned an absorbent pad beneath the connectors to forestall diesel gasoline from soaking the engine.
Disconnect the Connectors from the Gas Filter
You don’t want a software apart from gloves to disconnect the connectors from the gasoline filter. The clips are delicate and if damaged is not going to lock in, leaving you with one other drawback and a automotive that doesn’t run proper. Have the engine off, and there must be no strain. Press the tab and push the connector out. Then wiggle the strains and loosen and take away them.
Flip the Gas Filter Clockwise and Take away It
With the strains disconnected, Sue turns the gasoline filter clockwise and removes it. Deal with the filter fastidiously since diesel gasoline can leak.
To Reinstall, Reverse Steps 2-4
Reverse steps 2-4 above to put in the brand new gasoline filter. When reconnecting the strains, the strains are completely different sizes and can solely hook up with its matching connector.
To Take away the Gas Filter with the Paper Filter, Drain the Water
We have now a drain pan prepared and switch the drain plug to open it. You’ll wish to be sure to drain it absolutely earlier than eradicating the cartridge. Let the water will drain. These filters must be modified each 2 to a few oil modifications or each 25,000 to 30,000 miles.
Take away the Cartridge
With all the water drained, disconnect {the electrical} connector to forestall damaging the wires.
Take away the Gas Filter
Place the cartridge in a drain pan. Elevate the filter by tugging it as much as disconnect it from the clips.
Pour Particles Out of the Cartridge
Pour any particles out of the cartridge, like oil, water, and dust.
Change the Filter Housing Gasket
Earlier than putting in the brand new gasoline filter, we suggest altering the filter housing’s gasket. Pull out the worn gasket with a small screwdriver.
Clear the Housing with Clear Diesel Gas or a Dry Fabric Rag
With the gasket eliminated, clear the housing with a brush and wipe it dry material rag. If you happen to don’t have clear diesel gasoline, wipe it clear with a dry material rag. We don’t suggest cleansing the housing with brake cleaner or water since that can contact the diesel gasoline.
Set up the Gas Filter to the Housing
Press the brand new clear gasoline filter into the housing.
Set up the Housing
Tighten the housing with a ratchet and extension to forestall injury.
Tighten the Water Drain
Be certain that the water drain is comfortable tight and locked. For instance, if the water drain is open 1/eighth of a flip, you’ll have a multitude in the course of the subsequent step whenever you flip the important thing on to bleed the system.
Bleed the Gas System
Air must be bled from the system or it could injury components just like the gasoline pump and gasoline injectors. Don’t begin the truck immediately in order that the pump isn’t broken.
Bleeding the Gas System with a Push-Begin Button
When you’ve got a push-start button, click on it twice with out your foot on the brake pedal. With the ignition on, you’ll hear the bubbles within the filter. You’ll additionally hear air within the pump. Do that 3 to five occasions till the sound of bubbles gurgling ends.
Bleeding the Gas System with a Key
Watch this text’s video round 7:10 for an instance of bleeding the gasoline system with a key.
When you’ve got a key, the method is just like automobiles with a push-start button. Flip the important thing to the ON place and let the pump flow into and the car run for round 5 minutes. You’ll hear the air within the pump. Then shut the car off and do that for round 3 to six occasions, a minimal of three till the bubbles cease gurgling.
Test the Filters for Leaks
With the system bled, test the gasoline filters for leaks. Tug the strains and ensure they’re linked securely.
Bleed the System for a Closing Time
Bleed the gasoline system for a ultimate time. Flip the car on and let the remainder of the air bleed. Then as soon as the pump shuts off, repeat this step for just a few occasions.
