Lada service

Those who want to become a driver must have at least a little idea of what it will be like to have a car, understand the scale and amount of payment for work in the event of any breakdown or malfunction, and also be able to independently perform simple work, for example, changing the engine or oil. The Soviet automobile industry is not distinguished by the good health of a car that is already more than 5 years old, or maybe only a couple of years old. Something will definitely need to be subordinated and corrected. Of course, this applies not only to the Russian car market, but to many cars in general.

Lada Kalina

Today we will look at the example of a Lada Kalina and how to replace the fuel filter in it. This work itself is quite simple, but a bit dirty. So, let's figure out how to do it and why you need to change the fuel filter on a Lada Kalina car.

Where is the fuel filter located?

The fuel filter in a car is designed for uninterrupted consumption of fuel by the car, that is, gasoline in the most “purified” form. The filter removes all dirt and water from the gasoline supplied to the car.

fuel filter

When to change the fuel filter

The instructions and recommendations indicate that the fuel filter should be changed after every 30 thousand kilometers ; most often it should be changed much earlier, as this is influenced by several factors.

Again, let’s return to the instructions, if you fill the tank with the right gasoline and at regular gas stations, and not at cheap ones, where you don’t know what they can fill, but not gasoline, then everything will be fine, the filter and engine will work properly, there will be no noticeable interruptions it will be, and even then, for prevention, it will be possible to change the filter at 20,000 kilometers or 25,000.

Replacing the fuel filter on viburnum

Welcome! Fuel filter - it filters out the water that is added to gasoline (This is low-quality gasoline), and also thanks to it, all the particles of dirt that are in gasoline stop and do not go further into the car engine, but since gasoline in Russia is not of high quality everywhere, then Accordingly, the filter more often becomes clogged with dirt and you have to constantly change it, otherwise, due to a clogged filter, the car will drive worse and jerks during acceleration will also be observed.

Note! In order to replace the filter, you will need: Screwdrivers (You may not even need one), as well as a set of wrenches and gloves, because the filter itself is located under the bottom of the car and when you get to it, it is too dirty, and with It’s not very pleasant to work with your bare hands!

Summary:

Where is the fuel filter located? It is located next to the car’s gas tank, and the gas tank on all Russian-made injection cars is located under the bottom of the car, and accordingly the filter itself is located there, so when working with it and when replacing it, you will have to look for an inspection hole or crawl under the car directly, more You can see the detailed location of the filter in the photo below, where it is indicated with a red arrow.

When should you change the fuel filter? In general, the plant recommends changing it after 30,000 thousand km. car, in fact, this is just a recommendation that can be followed, but only after 15,000 and 20,000 thousand km. the filter may already fail, so here you need to take into account some factors and, depending on them, make a replacement, namely if you constantly refuel at cheap gas stations where the quality of gasoline leaves much to be desired, and also if you refuel not 95 (As they say manufacturer) and 92 or even 80, then you have a greater chance that the filter will fail and the car will begin to slow down, that is, the car will gradually begin to accelerate worse and worse, it will gradually experience jerks during acceleration, at the beginning there will be jerks occur only after you have pressed the gas pedal all the way and are driving the car at high speeds, and then they will be felt at low engine speeds when driving at low speeds, so take into account all these signs and promptly replace the filter on your car.

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Step-by-step instruction

Let's get straight to the point and tell you how to replace the fuel filter on a Kalina Universal.

The first step is to relieve the fuel pressure. We work with the ignition off. And you need to relieve the pressure in the fuse block located by the gearbox lever. Remove the cover from the fuse box and the relay from the dashboard. After the fuel pump fuse has been removed, turn on the engine and let it run for about 3-4 seconds. The pressure has been released, let's move on.
The filter is attached to the gas tank of the car on the right side , from here, holding two clamps, remove the inlet and outlet tubes from the filter.
Move the filter holder aside and remove it safely.
After removing the old filter, you need to install a new one. We proceed as follows.
Using the arrow drawn on the filter, we determine which side to install it (it faces the direction of fuel movement.) We put the tubes on the filter until you hear a click.
We put the fuel fuse back into the block and check whether the pipes are successfully connected and the operation of the car as a whole.

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Instructions for replacing the fuel filter

The standard equipment of the Lada Kalina includes two filters. In this case, the configuration does not affect the arrangement of elements. Top-end assemblies with air conditioning and other stuffing are no different from the most modest cars.

Fine cleaning - located under the bottom of the car. The element is a plastic or metal flask with suitable hoses.
Coarse cleaning - made in the form of a mesh inside the gas tank. It is located in close proximity to the fuel pump.

To dismantle the first element, you need to raise the car; without a pit or a lift, it will be extremely inconvenient to carry out the procedure. If you change a device located inside the tank, it is enough to remove the rear seat, which will open access to the inspection hatch.

Also, before the procedure, the user will be required to release the pressure inside the lines. If this is not done, when the pipes are pulled off, gasoline will splash out in all directions under pressure. The procedure is performed like this.

Remove the battery terminals.
Open the interior fuse box and remove the fusible link of the pump.
Disconnect the connectors directly on the pump.
Start the engine until the fuel is completely exhausted.
After stopping the unit, crank the starter for 5-7 seconds.

After cutting off the power and releasing the pressure, you can begin replacing the components.

Replacing the fine fuel filter on Kalina

It is more convenient to describe subsequent actions in the form of a photo report. Replacing the fine filter on a VAZ 1117 Kalina occurs in this way.

The car is driven onto a lift, inspection hole, or jacked up.
The voltage from the fuel pump is turned off.

The pressure in the system is completely released.

Next you need to find the element itself. The filter is located near the gas tank on the right or left side near the beam. The location of the structure may vary between batches.

Pre-apply a solvent compound to all bolts to make unscrewing the fasteners easier.

Use your fingers to press down on the plastic hose clamps. When the clips fall to the required level, the pipes can be disconnected.
Having first removed your face from the system, remove the hoses from their seats - there may be residual pressure in the lines and gasoline will splash out in all directions.
Wait for the final fuel drain.
Use key No. 10 to unscrew the fastening clamp.
Unbend the bar and remove the sleeve from the seat.
Wipe all surfaces thoroughly with a rag.
Install a new part. Installation is carried out in mirror order.

Important! There is a special arrow on the body of the product. The indicator must correspond to the direction of fuel flow.

Replacing the coarse fuel filter on Kalina

The procedure for changing the coarse filtration mesh is performed as follows.

Initially, you should relieve the pressure in the system. This can be done in two ways:

start the engine without a fuse;
release the pressure through a special fitting.

With the first option everything is clear. The second type of procedure requires certain knowledge.

Turn off the power supply to the pump.
Find the rubber fitting under the hood. The element is a standard nipple, like on the wheels of a car. It is located near the receiver, above the oil filter.

Note! The location of the spool may vary depending on the year of manufacture of the vehicle.

Further steps are accompanied by photos for a better understanding of the process.

1. Remove the rear seats of the car.
There is a metal cover under the sofa - remove it with a Phillips screwdriver.

At nuts No. 8, disconnect the power wires of the structure.

Remove the first and second pipes secured with clamps.

The pump housing is held in place by a metal retainer. Using a guide and a hammer, the element must be carefully knocked down counterclockwise.

Before removing the unit, it is advisable to cover the interior with rags - gasoline may leak from the body.

Lift the pump from its seat, being careful - you can damage the float.

Disconnect the internal connector of the structure by pressing the plastic latches.

Remove the used mesh.

The new part is mounted until there is a clear “click” - this indicates that the element is in place and will not fly off into the gas tank during operation.

Reassemble the system in reverse order.

Important! The selection of a replacement unit is carried out in full accordance with the old model. Fastening is carried out with latches - any other system will not work.

It is also necessary to observe the dimensions:

case diameter – 56 mm;
the internal diameter of the pipes is 8 mm.

Changing the fuel filter on a Kalina Station wagon with your own hands

Kalina station wagon cars were produced during 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012. During this period, there were no fundamental design changes. Also in the fuel supply system, the location of the fuel pump remains the same. This suggests that the filter can be changed using a similar principle for all modifications of vehicles.

Interesting fact! Some car service technicians install additional cleaning steps.

This is done this way:

an additional fine filter is purchased;
the fuel line is cut under the hood;
the new element is inserted into the cut and secured with clamps.

Subsequently, the car receives a third level of protection against low-quality fuel.

Changing the fuel filter on a VAZ Kalina hatchback

You can see the complete repair process in the attached video:

Instructions for changing the fuel filter on Kalina sedan

For the sedan, the principle of operation is completely similar to previous body designs.

The nuances of changing the fuel filter on Kalina Cross

Same as Universal.

The costs of new filter elements differ depending on the manufacturer. An original fine mesh spare part costs around 360 rubles, a coarse mesh will cost 150-200 rubles.

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The most popular brands are:

MANN – 820 rub;
BOSCH – 450 RUR;
HOLA – 400 rub;
UFI – 250 RUR;
PECAR – 310 rub.

If you go to a service station, the car owner will need to pay at least 1,000 rubles for everything. The final cost may vary in different regions.