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Mitsubishi — Cleaning fuel filters (wire-element type)

Maintenance · Fuel System

From a Mitsubishi owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • No flame or heat source in the area before handling fuel.

Procedure

  1. Close fuel supply valve to cut off fuel supply to the engine.
  2. Place a container under fuel filter to receive drained fuel.
  3. Remove the filter case.
  4. Remove dust and particles from element using soft brush with diesel fuel.
  5. Reinstall filter case to original position.
  6. Bleed air from the fuel system.

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.

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