The fuel filter in any vehicle has a very important function. This part eliminates particles of rust and dust that enter the car's systems along with low-quality fuel. Over time, a replacement fuel filter is required . Renault Logan may have several options for the location of this part. Therefore, first you need to find her.
Where can the fuel filter be located in Renault Logan?
The part of interest can be located in only a few places. Therefore, finding an element of the fuel system is not difficult.
Inside the fuel tank. The Renault Logan fuel filter in this case is mounted together with the gas pump exclusively in the factory. It is worth noting that this arrangement is typical for models that came off the assembly line in 2006, starting in October.
Also, the Renault Logan fuel filter can be located near the right wheel behind the car, directly under the gas tank. In this case, the part is located in the place where the pipes exit, through which the fuel enters. This arrangement of the filter have vehicles of this brand, which were developed before 2006.
When to change
So, how to replace the fuel filter. A clear sign is the phenomenon in which the vehicle begins to move unpleasant for the driver and at the same time very noticeable jerks. Feeling this, the car owner should contact the appropriate service. However, the replacement of the Renault Logan fuel filter can be done independently.
Replacement Preparation
This can be done independently only in those models that were released before 2006. So, how to replace the fuel filter in Renault Logan. To begin with, several preparatory actions should be carried out:
- First turn on the vehicle ignition.
- Pull the battery cable from the minus terminal.
- Press out the locks that hold the pump unit cover. After that, the cover must be removed.
- Remove the relay from the unit.
- Reconnect the wire to the battery.
After the done manipulations, it is necessary to start the car, and then wait until it dies. The Renault Logan fuel filter is replaced only after the ignition is turned off.
Change the part
Dismantling the old filter and, of course, installing the new one is carried out as follows:
- For starters, it’s worth getting under a car.
- After that, with the help of a brush, it is necessary to clean the fuel assembly completely or blow it with a pump. Do not forget about the pipelines that are connected to it.
- On one side of the fuel filter is a red button. You need to click on it. This will allow us to detach the element of interest to us from the tube.
- Now you should remove the clamp, which serves as a support for the filter.
- Opposite the red button is green. You must press it to detach the second tube from the filter.
- Now you can replace the part that has become unusable. To install a new fuel filter, you need to do all the above steps, but in reverse order.
If the filter is combined with the pump
Replacing the Renault Logan fuel filter, where the part is combined with a gas pump, is a rather complicated process. To implement it, you should contact the appropriate service. It is almost impossible to do this on your own.
The fuel filter in these models is replaced if:
- Vehicle mileage is between 60 thousand kilometers.
- When undergoing maintenance. This applies to older models.
According to official instructions, a filter change in such machines must be carried out every 120 thousand kilometers.