Replacing the Almera N16 fuel filter is a procedure that must be carried out regularly, especially if you refuel with low quality fuel. The following signs indicate a clogged filter:
- increased fuel consumption;
- the car jerks when rising;
- engine output decreases, the engine begins to stall;
- The internal combustion engine is unstable at idle, and dips appear at high speeds.
Experienced drivers know where the fuel filter and fuel pump are located, and, if necessary, can replace the parts themselves.
Fuel module Almera N16
Replacement interval and location of the fuel filter Nissan Almera N16
Dirty fuel filter
If we are talking about a car fueled with gasoline , then the fuel unit (assembly) must be replaced when the mark reaches 120,000 km . If the fuel is of poor quality, the interval should be reduced to 80 thousand .
An advantage will be the fact that the new fuel filter can be installed separately, i.e. without updating the module. As a rule, the mesh is left as old and simply washed.
If the Almera N16 has a diesel engine, change it after 30 thousand km .
Masuma MFF-T116
Almera H16 is equipped with two fuel filters - coarse and fine. The parts are installed in a single unit, which also includes a pump, float and sensors. The assembly (behind the cover) is accessible by removing the rear seat.
Replacement instructions
You can determine if a component is broken by the jerking of your Almera Classic H16 that occurs when the car is driven at high speed (more than 80 km/h); in some cases, the car begins to shake. In order to avoid fuel filter damage, it is necessary to fill your car with exclusively high-quality gasoline without any impurities.
The fuel pump itself on the Almera Classic and N16 models is located in the fuel tank. A special feature of the Almera Classic brand is the combined, one-piece design of the fuel pump with a cleaning filter. Replacing it at a service station will not be cheap, so if the problem is in the last component, you can try to clean or replace the mesh, which we strongly do not recommend doing.
Fuel pump cover under the seat
- First, remove the rear seat cushion. To do this, you need to relieve the fuel pressure. To do this, look under the dashboard on the left side and open the fuse box. On the top of the cover there is a diagram that will help you find the fuse responsible for the operation of the fuel pump (usually this 15-amp fuse is marked). We need to remove the fuse and then start the car. After a few seconds it will stall. You need to do this two or three more times until the engine stops starting altogether. To completely relieve the pressure, you must perform this procedure several times with an interval of no more than 60 seconds.
- Then you need to remove the filler cap and relieve the pressure inside the gas tank.
- Next, take a wrench and unscrew the three black bolts (usually they are plastic, very rarely metal), and then remove the inspection hole cover.
- Having done this, you will see a white container in which the fuel pump itself, which is a metal cylinder, is located.
Removing the Nissan fuel filter
- Then you need to remove the return hose by carefully pressing the latch.
- We take a previously prepared container and place it under the hose - about 300 ml of fuel should flow out of it.
- We also remove the second hose (fuel will not flow from it). It is important to remember that the hoses must be handled carefully so as not to damage them.
- Next, disconnect the connector with the harness and the float for measuring the gasoline level in the tank and take out the gasoline pump assembly.
- Now we need to carefully disconnect the gasoline hose.
- After removing the float with another sensor, you need to remove the pump casing.
- Now you have reached the fuel filter. We put the new fuel pump and filter in place in reverse order (if you decide to do it “the right way”). If you decide to only clean the fuel pump, then do this, or change the screen on it and also reassemble the entire system in the reverse order.
Don't forget to put back the fuse that controls the operation of the pump. Some craftsmen, after replacing the fuel pump, forget about the fuse, as a result of which they spend another half a day looking for a defect. Without this fuse, the car will not start.
The fuel filter and fuel pump in Almera Classic cars are combined and located in the fuel tank. It is possible to replace the fuel filter in a garage, but it is recommended to entrust this procedure to professionals from service centers. Everything you do is at your own peril and risk. Before replacing the fuel filter, the fuel pressure must be relieved. To do this you need:
- Find the fuse box under the car's dashboard.
- Open the cover and find the fuse that controls the operation of the fuel pump (FUEL PUMP).
- Remove this fuse.
- Start the engine. After 5-20 seconds it will stall.
- Repeat the procedure several times until the engine stops starting altogether. In this case, it is necessary to maintain an interval between attempts of 60-75 seconds.
- After this, the pressure in the fuel line will be released.
Which filter element to buy
The fuel filter on Almera N16 cars, despite its location (in a single module with a pump), can be changed separately . Of course, you can replace the assembly. Cars have different filters (depending on the assembly - Europe, Japan).
Nipparts J1331042
The article number for the original part for a Japanese-assembled is 164004M405 . On Almera N16 of European assembly - 233000D020 (analogue from Toyota), i.e. The original article is not here.
The following analogues are also installed on the Nissan Almera N16:
- Masuma catalog number MFF-N200 and Nipparts article number J1331042 - for Japanese assembly;
- Masuma MFF-T116 and LYNXauto LF-998M - for European Almeria.
Fuel pumps are also being changed. The catalog number for the “Japanese” is 170424M400 , the European version of the pump is 17040BN800 .
Fuel filter 233000D020
As for the mesh, there is no original article for it. Cleaning the mesh filter is sufficient to restore performance. If flushing does not produce results, you can install a consumable from Hyundai Accent (article 3109025000 ) or a Masuma brand part (MPU-001) on Almera N16. The plus is that the mesh will fit on Almera N16 of any build.
Fuel pump
Tools
If the fuel system is not able to fully perform its functions, this can lead to contamination of its components, which impairs the performance of the vehicle as a whole. It is often impossible to start a car with a clogged gasoline filter. According to experts, most breakdowns in Nissan cars can be prevented by promptly replacing engine oil, filters, transmission fluid and other consumables.
So, you have decided to clean or replace a fuel system component for your Nissan Almera Classic or N16. To do this, you will need to prepare the following materials and tools in advance:
- A lot of rags - keep in mind that some gasoline will spill out of the filter when dismantling it. You need to be careful and, when you take out the filter, immediately remove it from the car and not spill gasoline on the seats, because then dry cleaning the interior will be much more expensive.
- A small container (up to 400 ml) for collecting fuel from the fuel pump hose.
- Fire extinguisher. Situations are different, but when replacing a fuel filter or pump in general, do not forget - you are working with gasoline, so safety is paramount.
- Cleaning agent - either acetone or injector cleaner will do.
- Screwdriver Set.
- Set of wrenches.
Changing the Almera H16 fuel filter
Problems with starting and operating the Nissan Almera H16 internal combustion engine can arise due to contamination of the coarse and fine fuel filters; problems also occur in the pump. Having decided to clean (replace parts of the fuel assembly), you need to prepare tools and materials. Namely:
- capacity (0.5 l);
- flathead and Phillips head screwdrivers;
- spanners;
- fire extinguisher (for safety);
- rags (the more, the better);
- acetone or carburetor cleaner.
Work should take place in a well-ventilated area away from sources of fire.
We pry up and open the plug, disconnect the power cable
For work you may also need: a vacuum cleaner, a hair dryer or boiling water, fuel hoses (can be bought from Russian cars), metal clamps.
We remove the fuel module from the tank
Replacing the fuel filter on a Nissan Almera N16 involves dismantling the module. You get it like this:
- Remove the seat cushion located at the rear. Pry off the cover with a flat screwdriver.
- We press the lock of the block with the wires , and move the block itself to the side.
- We relieve the pressure in the fuel system (start the engine, it runs until it stalls). Turn off the ignition.
- Squeeze the clamp and remove the fuel pipe from the fitting.
- We twist the clamping ring with a mounting spatula (you need to push the ring by the protrusions) and remove it.
- We remove the module from the tank. In this case, the float must be removed from the hole in the tank.
Disconnect the fuel line, unscrew the fastening ring, remove the gasket
Disassembling the fuel supply unit
The remaining fuel must be drained from the dismantled module . The open hole in the tank should be covered to prevent debris from entering.
Nissan recommends a complete replacement, but the filter can be removed and the mesh washed. Owners of Almera N16 also change the gasoline level indicator sensor and pump.
The analysis is carried out in this order:
Disconnect the fuel level sensor wires, disconnect the clamp and remove the fuel level sensor,
- We disconnect the block with the wires responsible for the operation of the sensor (on the back of the cover).
- Using the latch, we release the sensor itself , it is dismantled.
- a flat screwdriver to pry up the cup latches . The glass is detached from the body.
- Remove the mesh from the pump (you should pull it). We replace the part with a new one or wash it.
- The module cover is held in place by a latch, which we pry off with a screwdriver. The cover is moved to the side and the spring is released.
- We disconnect the wires from the pump and remove the part from the fuel filter to be replaced.
We disconnect the three latches, remove the glass, carefully with the small gasket, remove the coarse filter
Other materials detailing the maintenance and repair of Almera N16 in the appropriate section.
We change the fine filter, connect the tubes and assemble
The Nissan Almera N16 pump has a corrugated plastic tube. To remove it, you need to pour boiling water over the tube. After this, it can be easily removed.
The tubes are easier to put on , but a new filter element is used if you use a hair dryer to warm it up . Softened plastic lends itself better.
A short tube goes at one end to the fuel pump, the other to the fine fuel filter. The long one goes to the pump housing cover, the other end also goes to the filter.
We press the lid lock, remove the lid and spring, disconnect the wires.
It is important not to mix up the tubes, making the correct connection.
After updating the filter, the unit is assembled in the reverse order. When you return the cap to its place, the arrow on it should coincide with the mark on the fuel tank. The tube is put on the fitting, and a characteristic click of the clamps should sound. The tightness is checked with the ignition on.
We remove the fuel pump and disconnect the hoses
If you don’t change it, what are the consequences?
A car consumes a lot of fuel over its entire service life. At around 100 thousand km, about 10,000 liters of fuel passes through the fuel system. Even the cleanest gasoline contains impurities and dirt, which are successfully retained by filters. Therefore, Nissan Almera Classic and other foreign cars use a two-level filtration system, which is much more efficient and lasts longer.
However, the mileage takes its toll. Over time, the filters themselves become clogged. The first symptoms of a poorly functioning filtration system are known to experienced car enthusiasts:
- engine loss of traction;
- work intermittently;
- increased fuel consumption (the pressure in the fuel system does not correspond to the nominal value);
- difficult startup (up to complete failure).
First, this leads to damage to the pump, since clogged filters cause disruptions in liquid pressure. Several such failures - and the mechanism stops pumping gasoline, the impeller rotates freely on the shaft. Almera Classic or N16 has a submersible fuel pump. It receives cooling by pumping fuel. No fluid flow - no cooling.
If dirt gets inside the injector, the result is even worse. The owner has to repair the entire fuel system, including the intake manifold and injectors. The latter, as is known, operate synchronously on the Almere Classic with distributed injection - in accordance with the valve timing (the electronic control unit receives signals from the phase sensor). The system reacts instantly to clogging of at least one of the injection elements. The engine stops starting and fuel consumption increases.
If you have the described symptoms, it is better not to hesitate. Contact DDCAR car service to replace the fuel filter. Our craftsmen will do this work for only 600 rubles. You can wait for the work to be completed in a cozy relaxation area with Wi-Fi.
Price issue
The cost of replacing the fuel filter on Nissan Almera Classic and N16 yourself can vary and depends on the manufacturer of spare parts. The price of the original pump complete with filters is about 10 thousand rubles.
The cost of non-original filters is much lower - for the entire set of parts you will have to pay about 1,700 rubles when using Hyundai devices, or about 800 rubles. for cheaper analogues. The most economical option is to replace the filter on a Nissan G15 - its price is around 120 rubles.
