Mitsubishi — Fuel Filters (Wire-element Type) - Bleed Air
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
- Wipe thoroughly if fuel overflows from air vent plug, spilled fuel causes fire hazard
Procedure
- Loosen the air vent plug of the fuel filter about 1.5 turns
- Turn priming pump counterclockwise to unlock, prime the fuel filter
- When fuel from air vent plug becomes free from air bubbles, stop priming and tighten air vent plug to specified torque
Specs & values
- Air vent plug torque 8.8 ± 1 N·m {0.9 ± 0.1 kgf·m} [6.4 ± 0.7 lbf·ft]
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.