How to change the fuel filter of a Lada Granta car at home?

Author: Ivan Baranov

The fuel filter plays a very important role in the functioning of the Lada Granta power unit. If it were not for this small detail, the engine life would be reduced several times and would not operate at full capacity and with frequent interruptions.

It is to ensure that only clean fuel enters the combustion chamber that a special purifier is installed. It is designed quite simply, but its importance is difficult to overestimate.

Car Lada Granta

It is important to know that replacing the fuel filter of a Lada Granta is a very simple process, for which you should not go to a service station and pay extra money. Any driver, after reading our article and watching the video, will be able to cope with this simple job on his own.

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When is it necessary to change?

According to the instructions, the fuel purifier should be changed every 30,000 kilometers or as it becomes dirty. The latter is especially relevant for our conditions. Firstly, the low quality of the gasoline itself and, secondly, the unsatisfactory quality of transportation and storage containers. That is why, in order for the power unit of your car to operate steadily and reliably, we recommend replacing it every 10,000 km.

New fuel filter

Replacement process (photo)

First you need to reduce the pressure in the car's fuel system. Normal pressure in the fuel system is at least 3 atmospheres, so if you remove the filter right away, you and everything around you will get dirty with gasoline. You can use two ways to reduce the pressure in the fuel system.

It is necessary to remove the fuse that controls the operation of the fuel pump. Its number in the mounting block is F21, capacity 15A.

The 5th one from the top is the fuel pump fuse. For ease of removal, there are special tweezers in the mounting block. It is red on top.

In all cases, you then need to start the car and wait until it stalls.

Next, we climb under the car body and use a flat-head screwdriver to unclip the two latches. Most likely you will have to tinker, since there will be a lot of dirt from below, plus, it often rains heavily in Russia, so the filter clamps may become sour.

Fuel pump mounting (FASTENERS)

Factory fuel filter

Rotation on the filter

The fuel filter replacement is complete. If you have the necessary tools and conditions in the form of a pit or a lift, the replacement should not take more than 30 minutes. Car service centers or dealers will ask you for at least 500 rubles for this service.

Replacement process (video)

Causes of fuel filter failure

The fuel at our gas stations is not cleaned as it should be - it may contain dust particles or other contaminants. All this debris ends up in the fuel filter, which does not allow it to pass further into the system. But over time, as pollution accumulates in it, it ceases to cope with its responsibilities. This is very dangerous because it can cause damage not only to many components of the fuel system, but also to the power plant.

If you delay the change, problems may arise with the injectors, valves, and ultimately the engine will refuse to work at all. That is why it is important to know the symptoms of fuel barrier contamination, and if detected, replace this part in a timely manner.

Signs of a clogged LADA Granta fuel filter

These are the main signs, when they appear, you should first change the fuel filter

. So, from words to action.

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Replacement frequency

Most manufacturers of cars with gasoline engines have recently sought to maximize the service life of fuel filters. The LADA Granta car uses “eternal” coarse filters. That is, a mesh filter

is not subject to maintenance during the entire service life of the fuel pump and is replaced along with it.

However, to strictly follow the manufacturer's recommendations, it is necessary to refuel the car with clean, high-quality fuel. In practice, various impurities often enter the tank, significantly reducing the throughput of the filter. Therefore, the grid should be checked, cleaned or replaced every time the fuel module is removed from the tank and when diagnosing the causes of unstable engine operation.

Fuel filter

fine cleaning - consumable item. The operating manual for the LADA Granta car recommends changing it every 30 thousand km. In reality, the condition of the filter depends on the purity of the gasoline. Typically, car enthusiasts change it much more often - every 15 thousand kilometers or once a year.

What's the best way to change?

It is better to carry out the replacement yourself, because it is a simple process, and the service station will charge you a decent amount for it. In addition, if the vehicle is actively used, such a procedure will have to be performed frequently.

This video shows how the replacement occurs.

Tools

• new cleaner;
• keys;
• container for gasoline;
• screwdrivers;
• tweezers for removing the fuse.

Fuse removal tweezers

Stages

On almost all Lada Granta car models, the fuel filter is located to the right of the tank next to the rear wheel. It is held in place by mounting clamps. Getting to it is not difficult, but you will have to jack up the car if there is no hole or lift.

Fuse box cover

The required element is indicated by a red arrow

1. So, first of all, we drive the vehicle into a pit or lift it with a jack.
2. Since the fuel in a vehicle is always under a certain pressure, it must be relieved before intervening in the system.
3. This is done simply. Turn off the ignition. Find where the fuse box is located.
4. Remove the cover.
5. Using the Granta electrical system diagram, we find the location of the fuel pump fuse. In the photo, the red arrow points to it
6. Using tweezers, remove it.
7. Now we need to start the engine, let it idle until it stops due to running out of fuel.
8. Turn on the starter for a few more seconds. All pressure in the system has been released.
9. We find where the fuel cleaning element is located. To make it easier for you, it is mounted on the gas tank near the right threshold of the body.
10. Squeeze the clamps and pull the fuel pipe off the cleaner fitting.
11. We also pull off the second tip of the fuel pipe from the second filter fitting.
12. Now you need to slide the fuel purifier out of the bracket.
13. Let's take it off.
14. There may be some gasoline left in the filter; it must be drained into a previously prepared container.
15. We install the new filter in the reverse order of removal.
16. Please note that the arrow on the body indicates the direction of movement of the fuel, in our case - to the front of the vehicle.
17. We put the tips on the fittings until the latches snap into place.
18. We check how well the filter is secured, whether it is wobbly or loose. It is located between the stops, which are obstacles to its displacement.
19. Replace the fuse.
20. Turn the ignition key. The car may not start immediately, as it will take some time for the fuel to reach the combustion chamber.
21. We look to see if gasoline is leaking at the junction of the fuel filter with the system.

Fuel pipe tip

Removing the second tip

Pull out the cleaner

Removing the old cleaner

When installing a new one, pay attention to the arrow on the body

New filter barrier

How many fuel filters are there on the Grant, where are they located and which one to install?

On the Lada Granta, as on most modern cars, Renault provides 2 fuel filters in the fuel system - the main one (fine filter) and the pump mesh filter (coarse filter).

Main fuel

The Granta filter is located in the rear part under the bottom of the car, near the gasoline tank, next to the threshold of the body. By design, the stock filter, which is installed from the factory, has a black plastic housing. There is an arrow on it indicating the direction of fuel movement, which should be followed when replacing. Part number - 2190-1117010, price - 320 rubles. Manufacturer: Motorika company.

What is noteworthy is that exactly the same filter with a plastic housing is rarely found on sale. More often you can find its complete analogue in a metal case, which is also intended for the Chevrolet Niva - 21230-1117010-81. In terms of characteristics, dimensions and design (except for the body material), they are the same and are interchangeable. Filters similar in size and design were originally installed on other AvtoVAZ cars - Priora and Kalina. Also, if necessary, you can supply a fuel

filter from Lanos, Chevrolet Aveo or Nubira, Opel Astra G. They are all similar in size and characteristics.

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Dimensions of fuel filter LADA 2190-1117010

The filter element of the Granta fuel filter uses special high-quality paper. There is also unconfirmed information disseminated by many drivers that it does not allow water to pass through, while all other analogues do, but most likely this is pure marketing.

Despite this statement, as a rule, when replacing the main Granta filter, drivers more often use analogues than the original. The table below shows the most popular of them.

ManufacturerArticlePrice, rub.

In fact, there is no difference which filter to install. The degree of purification for all is almost identical. Therefore, both the cheap Filtron and the more expensive MAHLE will work equally well. The main criterion is that the spare part must not be a counterfeit and must be replaced in a timely manner.

Filter

-the mesh (coarse) is located in the fuel tank. It is attached to the pump, which is located in a special plastic module immersed in the gas tank. To access the coarse filter, you need to lift the rear seat and unscrew the cover holding the fuel module with the pump and sensors. Article number of the original spare part - 21101113920000, price - 50 rubles. The same mesh is installed on Kalina. The most popular analogue is Krauf KR1012F, price - 150 rubles.

When and how to replace the fuel filter on a Grant?

According to the Grants maintenance regulations, the manufacturer recommends replacing the main fuel filter every 30 thousand kilometers. Many drivers are of the opinion that for longer engine life it is better

every 15-20 thousand km, especially considering that the quality of domestic fuel is not always high. Before replacing it, it is advisable to relieve the pressure in the fuel rail. To do this, you need to pull out the fuel pump fuse F21 (blue 15 A), start the car, and wait until it stalls. Then try to start it 2-3 more times, and if it doesn’t start, proceed with replacement.

Replacing the mesh filter is not separately regulated, but it is recommended to change it approximately every 70 - 80 thousand km. And at each maintenance, it is advisable to simply rinse it with carburetor cleaning fluid.