Note: The procedure for removing the fuel filter to replace the filter element is described in Chapter 1, Section 8.
1. The fuel filter of the diesel engine fuel system is attached to the rear bulkhead of the engine compartment using a special clamp. In some cases, after removing the filter, it may be necessary to dismantle the clamp.
2. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery (see Chapter 5)
3. Disconnect the connectors (see accompanying illustration) fuel filter wiring, carefully lift the fuel filter up out of the mounting clamp and set it aside.
9.3. Clamp (7) for fastening the fuel filter (6) of diesel models (using the Z13DT engine as an example) - the arrow indicates the location of the fuel temperature sensor: 1. Fuel heater wiring connector; 2. ECM wiring connector; 3. Fuel supply hose to the filter; 4. Fuel supply hose to the pump; 5. Fuel return line hose
Note: There is no need to disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel filter.
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4. On models equipped with Z13DT engines, remove the expansion tank and, without separating the cooling system hoses, move it to the side.
5. After unscrewing the mounting bolt (see accompanying illustration), disconnect the fuel filter mounting clamp from the holder on the engine compartment bulkhead.
9.5. Bolt (3) for fastening the clamp (1) of the fuel filter to the holder (2) (z13DT engine)
Note: On 1.7L engines, the clamp is attached directly to the engine compartment bulkhead. To remove the clamp, unscrew the bolt and loosen the mounting nut (there is no need to completely unscrew the nut).
6. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
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