Mitsubishi — Changing the fuel filter
Maintenance
From a Mitsubishi owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- When handling fuel, make sure there are no open flames or other fire hazards near the engine. Wipe off any spilled fuel completely.
- Do not use a filter that has a dent on its case.
- Do not use a filter wrench to install the fuel filter.
Procedure
- Clean the area around the fuel filters.
- Place a drip pan under the fuel filters.
- Using a filter wrench, remove the fuel filters.
- Wipe off fuel on the fuel filter cartridge mounting surface of the filter bracket with a cloth.
- Check new fuel filters for proper seating of the gasket.
- Apply clean fuel to the gasket on the new fuel filter.
- Install the fuel filter.
- After installing the new fuel filter, bleed the fuel filter.
- Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes.
- Make sure that there is no fuel leak during the engine operation.
Tools required
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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.