The quality of gasoline at our gas stations sometimes leaves much to be desired. It even happens that after the next refueling in the car, the power drops noticeably, the engine stalls suddenly and the dynamics of acceleration worsens. However, poor gasoline may not always be the cause. If you have never changed the fuel filter over the past 30 thousand kilometers, be sure that it is the source of all the problems. Today we will consider how the fuel filter is replaced on a Lada-Kalina car .
Instruction manual
Drive away the car, first of all, into the inspection hole. Since the filter on this machine is located below, then we will have to work in the appropriate position. In extreme cases, put it on a flyover. Next, the fuel filter is directly replaced. Before operation, Kalina must have a disconnected power plug from this part. To do this, fold the back seat, open the cover of the fuel pump and remove the block with wires. After that, we start the engine and wait until it stalls. Often you have to wait no more than 15 seconds. In some cases, no more than a minute.
Then we go to the fuel filter itself. On a VAZ Kalina car, this part is mounted quite simply. Of all the fasteners, there is only one plastic retainer. As for the power fittings, they rest on metal clamps. Therefore, in order to replace the Kalina fuel filter without problems, we wring out the plastic clips and pull the fittings. Thus, we remove the fuel hoses and filter from the mounts. Then you can safely remove the clogged part. The photo shows two filters - a new one on the left, a clogged one on the right.
How is the fuel filter replaced (Kalina-VAZ) after dismantling the old one?
Now we proceed to the installation of a new spare part. In fact, no difficulties should arise in this matter. But if you do not take into account the small detail - the direction of the arrow (we will talk about it a little later), you can ruin the new part.
All modern filters have a small arrow, painted white. It shows the motorist the direction in which the structure should be installed. Also do not forget to look at this designation when connecting fuel hoses. The direction of the arrow should be exclusively towards the engine compartment, otherwise replacing the fuel filter (Kalina) will be in vain. You will again have to go to the car shop for a new purchase.
After we have decided on all the designations, we can safely proceed to the installation. This is done very quickly - a separate fuel hose is connected to each end of the filter, and the body of the part is pressed into the clips. A short click is a sign that the replacement of the VAZ Kalina fuel filter went without complications. The new part is securely fixed - and you can hit the road.
Conclusion
At this stage, the installation of a fuel filter on a domestic VAZ Kalina car can be considered completed.