Mitsubishi — Washing or replacing nozzle tip
Maintenance · Fuel injection nozzle
From a Mitsubishi service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Mitsubishi S16R engine
Before you start
- Do not change combination of needle valve and body.
- Do not damage nozzle tip.
Procedure
- Remove cap nut and loosen adjusting screw.
- Loosen retaining nut and remove nozzle tip.
- Wash needle valve and body in clean gasoline.
- Assemble needle valve and body in clean diesel fuel.
- Tighten retaining nut to specified torque.
Tools required
- Screwdriver Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Retaining nut: 18 to 20 kgf-m (130 to 148 lbf-ft) [177 to 196 N-m]
Full service-parts list: Mitsubishi S16R engine →
Source: Mitsubishi service 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.