Based on operating experience, it is advisable to change the fine filter after 3-4 thousand km.

To replace the filter, we will need wrenches "13", "19", "17", a brush, a 1L container for draining fuel from the housing.

Replacing the fine fuel filter ZIL-5301

Replacement procedure:

Replacing the fine fuel filter ZIL-5301

Using a 19 key, loosen the fuel drain plug from the filter housing.

Replacing the fine fuel filter ZIL-5301

Using a 17 mm wrench, loosen the air bleed plug on the filter housing cover.

Place a container underneath to drain the fuel from the filter housing.

Replacing the ZIL-5301 fine fuel filter

You can use a pre-cut plastic bottle for this purpose.

Replacing the fine fuel filter ZIL-5301

Finally unscrew the drain plug and drain the fuel from the filter housing.

Using a 13 key, unscrew the nuts securing the filter housing cover.

Pay attention to how the filter housing cover is installed, it must be installed in the same position.

Replacing the fine fuel filter ZIL-5301

Remove the filter element.

Replacing the fine fuel filter ZIL-5301

Wash the inner surface of the filter housing with a brush.

Replacing the fine fuel filter ZIL-5301

Remove the sticker from the filter element.

Replacing the fine fuel filter ZIL-5301

Install the filter element into the filter housing, pressing it with your palm for proper installation.

Replacing the fine fuel filter ZIL-5301

On top of the filter element, for a tighter installation, we put a rubber band from the old filter element

We install the filter housing cover in the same position as it was installed.

Replacing the fine fuel filter ZIL-5301

Tighten the filter housing plug.

Replacing the fine fuel filter ZIL-5301

Using a hand pump, pump fuel into the filter until the fuel comes out of the drain hole

Replacing the fine fuel filter ZIL-5301

Tighten the air bleed plug.

Pump the hand pump 3-4 more times.

Start the engine and check the tightness of the system