Mitsubishi — Bleed the fuel system
Maintenance
From a Mitsubishi owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Wipe spilled fuel thoroughly; fire hazard
- Lock priming pump cap securely after bleeding
Procedure
- Loosen air vent plug on fuel filter about 1.5 turns.
- Loosen priming pump cap counterclockwise and move up and down.
- When no air bubbles, tighten air vent plug to specified torque.
- Repeat for right fuel filter and filters on other side.
- Loosen air vent cock on fuel injection pump about 1.5 turns.
- Move priming pump cap up and down until no air bubbles.
- Press down priming pump cap and turn clockwise.
- Tighten air vent cock on fuel injection pump.
Specs & values
- Air vent plug tightening torque 7.8 to 9.8 N-m (0.8 to 1.0 kgf-m)
Source: Mitsubishi owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.