• Kia Rio Fuel Filter Replacement
• Kia Sportage Fuel Pump Location

Diesel engines are quite different from their gasoline counterparts. Besides not using spark plugs, just about every diesel engine uses fuel to lubricate high-precision engine components.

Though the GTI fuel filter does not require regular maintenance, Sea-Doo. Tighten the nine fuel pump retaining nuts in the correct sequence to the torque specified in the Sea-Doo service manual. How to Change a KIA Sportage Fuel Pump. Apr 24, 2011 - Changing the fuel filter in your 1999 Kia Sportage will protect your fuel-injection system from clogging or other damage occurring from particles.

Unfortunately, trace amounts of water can be found in diesel fuel and it needs to be removed before it gets to the engine. Water doesn’t work very well as a lubricant and it could cause excessive wear on the engine if it made its way through the fuel system.

To prevent this, diesel fuel filters are designed to separate the fuel and water before it heads to the engine. The water is collected and must be emptied out occasionally, otherwise it will start to pull through the filter and make its way to the engine. Some vehicles may empty the water automatically or you may have to empty it manually. A warning indicator on the dash will let you know when too much water has been collected and the fuel filter needs to be emptied. What the fuel filter warning light means Inside the fuel filter is a fluid level sensor that keeps track of the amount of water that has been collected. Once the level starts reaching maximum capacity, the fuel filter warning light will illuminate to let you know to empty the filter. On manual systems, a valve at the bottom of the filter will let the water drain out once opened.

If your filter empties automatically and the light comes on, it indicates that an error or malfunction has been detected and it needs to be checked out as soon as possible. This warning light could mean that the drain is blocked and the system can’t empty itself. A code will be saved on the computer to help you identify the cause of the problem.

Have the car checked out with diagnostic scan tool to find the saved code or codes. Don’t ignore this warning light or the system will fill with water and start leaking it to the engine. Once the water has been drained from the filter, this warning light should go out on its own. Is it safe to drive with the fuel filter warning light on? While it’s not an emergency when the light first comes on, it is important that you get the filter drained as soon as possible. Waiting too long will let the water build up and eventually let it get to your engine where it can cause some serious damage.

Remember to change out the fuel filter at the right service intervals as draining the water will not remove all the particulates that are caught in the filter. Our certified technicians are always available to assist you in with your car’s fuel filter and they can drain or replace your fuel filter for you.

Changing the fuel filter in your 1999 Kia Sportage will protect your fuel-injection system from clogging or other damage occurring from particles that are in the fuel. The fuel filter is located under the battery tray on your Sportage and can be a little hard to reach but will come out with persistence.

The fuel lines connect to the filter with quick disconnects. The filter is readily available from most auto-parts stores or from the Kia dealership. Tools Used Tools Wrench set Phillips screwdriver Pliers Socket set Ratchet Change the Fuel Filter. Open the hood of your Sportage and disconnect the retaining bolt from the negative battery terminal, using a wrench. Remove the negative battery cable from the terminal, setting it aside for now.

Locate the access panel in the floor of your Kia under the rear seat. Remove the panel using a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws, then start the truck and let it idle. Remove the electrical connector from the fuel pump inside the access hole and allow the engine to run out of fuel. This will relieve the pressure in the fuel system. Locate the quick disconnects on each end of the fuel filter, then push the tabs on the connector with a pair of pliers to release it.

Do this for both connectors. Remove the retaining bolt from the mounting bracket with a socket and ratchet, then slide the filter out of the bracket. Remove it from the engine compartment and discard it. Slide a new filter into the bracket and tighten the retaining bolt with a socket and ratchet. Push the quick disconnects onto the new filter, making sure the fuel lines are secure.

Kia Rio Fuel Filter Replacement

Connect the negative battery cable to the negative terminal of the battery, then install the retaining bolt. Tighten the bolt with a wrench. Move back to the access panel inside the car and plug the wiring harness connector into the fuel pump through the access hole.

Kia Sportage Fuel Pump Location

Close the access panel and secure it with a Phillips screwdriver. Turn the ignition to the 'On' position and allow the fuel pump to run for about 10 seconds, then shut it off. The pump will run automatically to build the necessary pressure in the fuel system. Cycle the switch several times for 10 seconds at a time until the pump shuts off on its own, which will happen when the fuel system is properly pressurized. Start the engine and check the filter to ensure there are no leaks.