Mitsubishi MOTORS CARISMA 1996, Service Bulletin

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EVACUATION OF WATER FROM FUEL FILTER
Evacuate water by the following procedures.
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly
2. Remove the fuel filter cap.
3. Use a manual pump to remove any water, and then attach the
fuel filter cap.
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2. Place a drainage tray under the filter.
3. Connect a hose to the drain plug and let it hang down into the
tray.
4. Open the fuel pump air plug.
5. Loosen the drain plug a few turns and tighten the drain plug
when clean fuel comes through.
6. Bleed the air.
EVACUATION OF AIR FROM FUEL LINE
Bleed the air from the fuel line after refilling the fuel:
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When the fuel is drained for service.
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When fuel filter is replaced.
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When main fuel line is removed.
1. Connect a long piece of tubing to the bleedscrew of the fuel
injection pump with its open end in a drip tray.
2. Open the bleedscrew and operate the pump on the fuel filter
until clear fuel flows out of the bleedscrew.
3. Close the bleedscrew and remove the tubing.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
5. Now pump a few more times until resistance is felt; then pump
five more strokes to pressurise the system.
6. Start the engine and check for leakage.
DIESEL FUEL - On-vehicle Service
13E-61
Fuel filter cap
Air plug
Drain plug
A03U0038
N07B015
03U0039
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