Replacing the fuel filter for Kia Spectra of all modifications

Where is the Kia Spectra fuel pump located?

The Kia Spectra was equipped with three engines - 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0-liter engines with a power of 101,125 and 130 horsepower. The type of engine had no effect on the design of the fuel pump

Almost all injection fuel systems, especially on global budget cars, are arranged according to the same principle - a fuel module, which includes an electric fuel pump, a fuel level indicator sensor, a coarse (and sometimes fine) filter and a fuel supply system to the highway. This is exactly how the fuel module on the Kia Spectra is designed.

Dismantled fuel module

It is located directly in the gas tank under the rear seat, where, accordingly, there are also a fuel pump, a coarse filter mesh, and a fuel level indicator sensor. To get to it, you need to remove the rear seat cushion.

Kia Spectra fuel pump hatch

Article number and cost of a branded Kia Spectra fuel filter

The Kia Spectra has a fine fuel filter with catalog number 0K2AA20490. The cost of the original consumables ranges from 500 to 1200 rubles. Analogs of the original filter are available for sale. The table below provides a list of the best brands that have performed well on the Kia Spectra.

Table - Analogues of the fine fuel filter for the Kia Spectra car

Original Kia Spectra primary fuel filters do not have their own article number. They come complete with an expensive fuel pump. At the same time, filter meshes from other cars are suitable for Kia Spectra. The table shows the best options for replacing the coarse fuel filter.

Table - Fuel filter screens for the Kia Spectra car

Frequency of replacing the fuel filter

The frequency of filter replacement depends on the degree of fuel contamination. The manufacturer recommends installing a new consumable every 30 thousand km. According to the technical documentation, replacement of the coarse mesh is not provided, since its service life is designed for the entire duration of operation of the vehicle. Domestic fuel clogs the filter mesh much earlier, so drivers are often faced with the need to change it.

The car owner can understand that the fuel filter needs replacement by the following symptoms:

• jerks when the vehicle moves;
• the engine does not take the load well;
• changing the sound of the fuel pump;
• deterioration in the dynamics of the Kia Spectra;
• complication of starting the power unit;
• The engine periodically stalls, which is most noticeable during intense acceleration.

Content

Replacing the Kia Spectra fuel filter. First of all, we will answer the pressing question of car enthusiasts who use this brand: how to determine the need for replacement. In other words, what are the symptoms that indicate that this manipulation cannot be avoided?

The driver will feel this moment unambiguously (you just need to correctly correlate the signs): the car behaves inappropriately in motion, which manifests itself in jerking

– first in high gears, and then in low gears.

Required Tools

To replace fine and coarse fuel filters, you need the tools from the list below.

Table - Tools that will be needed to replace the fuel filter on a Kia Spectra car

To replace the fine filter, access is required from the bottom of the vehicle. Therefore, in order to change consumables, you should be able to install the vehicle on a lift, overpass or above an inspection pit.

Content

Replacing the Kia Spectra fuel filter. First of all, we will answer the pressing question of car enthusiasts who use this brand: how to determine the need for replacement. In other words, what are the symptoms that indicate that this manipulation cannot be avoided?

The driver will feel this moment unambiguously (you just need to correctly correlate the signs): the car behaves inappropriately in motion, which manifests itself in jerking

– first in high gears, and then in low gears.

Replacing the fine fuel filter

Instructions for replacing the filter on a Kia Spectra are presented below.

• Remove the rear seat cushion.

• Unscrew the three hatch screws.

• Press the plastic clip and disconnect the block.

• Start the engine and wait until it stalls.
• Crank the engine with the starter.
• Disconnect the pipeline from the filter connection.

• Release the remaining pipes

• Unscrew the clamp bolt.

• Remove the filter.

• Install a new consumable and assemble everything in reverse order.

• Check for fuel leaks.

Let's start replacing

To ensure the first stage, it is necessary to install the machine on an inspection hole or lift.

Then we reduce the pressure in the power system:

set the gear shift lever to neutral position;

The filter is removed after compressing the clamps and disconnecting the pipelines

. Removing the fuel filter is preceded by releasing the clamp (it is necessary to unscrew the corresponding tightening bolt).

It is needless to mention that the operation is carried out with the utmost care; all actions to unscrew the bolts must be proportionate - in order to avoid breaking off the heads (deformation of the latter).

The new fuel filter is installed in exactly the same way - all operations are performed in reverse order. Here, special attention should be paid to the correct connection of the corresponding pipes.

Replacing the mesh filter

The algorithm for replacing the filter mesh is presented below.

• Remove the rear row of seats.
• Unscrew the hatch.

• Disconnect the terminal block and hoses.

• Remove the fuel module.

• Disconnect the connector.

• Disassemble the glass.

• Remove the filter mesh.

• Install a new primary fuel filter.

Article number and cost of a branded Kia Spectra fuel filter

The Kia Spectra has a fine fuel filter with catalog number 0K2AA20490. The cost of the original consumables ranges from 500 to 1200 rubles. Analogs of the original filter are available for sale. The table below provides a list of the best brands that have performed well on the Kia Spectra.

Table - Analogues of the fine fuel filter for the Kia Spectra car

Original Kia Spectra primary fuel filters do not have their own article number. They come complete with an expensive fuel pump. At the same time, filter meshes from other cars are suitable for Kia Spectra. The table shows the best options for replacing the coarse fuel filter.

Table - Fuel filter screens for the Kia Spectra car

Frequency of replacing the fuel filter

The frequency of filter replacement depends on the degree of fuel contamination. The manufacturer recommends installing a new consumable every 30 thousand km. According to the technical documentation, replacement of the coarse mesh is not provided, since its service life is designed for the entire duration of operation of the vehicle. Domestic fuel clogs the filter mesh much earlier, so drivers are often faced with the need to change it.

The car owner can understand that the fuel filter needs replacement by the following symptoms:

• jerks when the vehicle moves;
• the engine does not take the load well;
• changing the sound of the fuel pump;
• deterioration in the dynamics of the Kia Spectra;
• complication of starting the power unit;
• The engine periodically stalls, which is most noticeable during intense acceleration.

What should you pay attention to?

In the above manual, it is not without reason that increased attention is paid to reducing the pressure in the power system - without it, the operation is simply impossible: the design of the fuel circuit of this model is adapted to accept a new part only if installed at low pressures. Only in this case can you expect the unit to operate correctly.

For those who want to save time:

you can remove the fuse responsible for the operation of the fuel pump and start the engine - after a few seconds it will stall, but the pressure will be reduced to the proper level.

“Pumping” of the new filter is performed by briefly turning on the ignition. This simple process allows you to “include” a new part in the vehicle’s fuel supply system. The procedure should not be neglected.

As already mentioned, replacing the Kia Spectra fuel filter is a necessary procedure

. Even those who plan to use the car for a short time will not be able to avoid it. Therefore, this manual must be studied seriously enough to avoid fatal mistakes.

Determining whether the filter is clogged

You can diagnose problems with the filter component even without specialized equipment. There are a number of symptoms that will help determine the presence of a malfunction:

• increased fuel consumption;
• the car does not idle and stalls regularly;
• dips appear at high speeds;
• the engine starts with difficulty or does not start at all, even in warm weather;
• a “triple” effect appears, power and dynamics decrease;
• the engine responds poorly to pressing the gas pedal;
• When moving up an inclined plane, the car jerks.

Of course, all of this could indicate other problems, such as with the fuel pump or specific sensors. In the most exceptional cases, the electronic control unit is responsible for the incorrect operation of the motor, but do not panic and contact service centers for expensive diagnostics. The most affordable and simplest repair you can do on your part is to change the fuel filter.

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A more accurate diagnostic method is to check the fuel system pressure. You will need to find a pressure gauge with a limit of 5 kgf/cm. Before checking, remove the pressure in the system by disconnecting the power supply from the fuel pump, and drain all the fuel from the line. Next we will describe in detail where the fuel filter is located on the Kia Spectra.

Then install a measuring device in the gap between the fuel pump and the line. Connect the wiring harness that you disconnected when the pressure dropped to the pump and start the engine. The pressure gauge at idle should read 2.65 kgс/cm2 or more. If the pressure is lower than required, look for a problem in the fuel system.

When the symptoms do not disappear even after replacing the filter, contact a diagnostician so that they can test the operation of the fuel pump and make sure that the lines are intact. It is quite possible that there is a leak somewhere. A full check of the Kia Spectra fuel pump is possible only by experienced specialists.

Selecting a fuel filter on the Spectra

The fuel filter on the Spectra is not difficult to find. The original code is 0K2AA20490. The price is not the cheapest - about 800 - 900 rubles at the time of writing (2016). Maybe he's worth it. If you don’t want to give away almost a thousand rubles, you can choose a substitute. Fortunately there are a lot of them. For a price ranging from 250 rubles to almost 2500, you can choose either a Chinese analogue (Ashika, Japan Parts) or a part from a world-famous manufacturer (WIX, Bosch and others). It is unlikely that anyone (except the manufacturers themselves) will take responsibility for asserting that only the most expensive or original filter elements clean fuel much better or require replacement less often. Among less expensive but well-established brands, you can find parts with a good price-quality ratio. Another thing is that the most famous and expensive brands usually have more stable quality. Therefore, if you don’t want surprises, remember the saying “the miser pays twice” and do not buy cheap products from dubious manufacturers. There have been cases where a clogged fuel filter caused serious problems with the engine, the repair of which cost motorists tens of thousands of rubles. Despite the fact that the price of a new element rarely exceeds 1000. You should not repeat the mistakes of others.

Here are some of the main brand names of filter manufacturers for the Kia Spectra; by choosing one of them, you can be sure that you are buying a quality part and, if replaced in a timely manner, not worry about possible problems.

Required Tools

To replace fine and coarse fuel filters, you need the tools from the list below.

Table - Tools that will be needed to replace the fuel filter on a Kia Spectra car

To replace the fine filter, access is required from the bottom of the vehicle. Therefore, in order to change consumables, you should be able to install the vehicle on a lift, overpass or above an inspection pit.

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Comments 27

Hello! Today I also replaced the fuel filter from the same brand as yours. Compared to the old one, the tips where the hoses are put on were painted black, although in the one removed from the same company they were not painted, because of this it was difficult to put the hoses on the new filter. I had to sand these places with sandpaper and wipe off the paint, then it became easier to put the hoses on the filter. At first the thought of a fake arose, but then I thought about what to produce and decided to save money by leaving the places where the hoses were put on painted. I ordered from Exist.

Did you pull the hose under the bottom too hard or something? Did it fly off your fuel pump? I understand that

It turns out that it was strong, although somehow I didn’t notice that I pulled it out

I saw everything :-) I don’t understand, did you take the original or the deputy?

quote from the text: I bought a new fuel filter BIG Filter GB-3154
(original filter article number 0K2AA20490).
I got it here: www.exist.ru/price.aspx?pcode=GB-3154

fuel filter code, please?

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re-read the text again

Did the whistle go away from the noise of the fuel pump?

It didn’t disappear completely, but it became somewhat deaf and much quieter.

Every car owner is obliged to maintain his car in a timely and quality manner. The design of the vehicle includes various consumable parts. It is necessary not only to change working fluids on time, but also to monitor the condition of various filters, air, oil and, of course, fuel. If drivers don’t have any problems with the first two, then replacing the Kia Spectra fuel filter always raises a lot of questions.

You will find all the necessary information regarding the need and frequency of replacement in this material. We will also tell you in detail about the process of installing a new fuel filter.

What should you pay attention to?

In the above manual, it is not without reason that increased attention is paid to reducing the pressure in the power system - without it, the operation is simply impossible: the design of the fuel circuit of this model is adapted to accept a new part only if installed at low pressures. Only in this case can you expect the unit to operate correctly.

For those who want to save time:

you can remove the fuse responsible for the operation of the fuel pump and start the engine - after a few seconds it will stall, but the pressure will be reduced to the proper level.

“Pumping” of the new filter is performed by briefly turning on the ignition. This simple process allows you to “include” a new part in the vehicle’s fuel supply system. The procedure should not be neglected.

As already mentioned, replacing the Kia Spectra fuel filter is a necessary procedure

. Even those who plan to use the car for a short time will not be able to avoid it. Therefore, this manual must be studied seriously enough to avoid fatal mistakes.

Replacing the fine fuel filter

Instructions for replacing the filter on a Kia Spectra are presented below.

• Remove the rear seat cushion.

• Unscrew the three hatch screws.

• Press the plastic clip and disconnect the block.

• Start the engine and wait until it stalls.
• Crank the engine with the starter.
• Disconnect the pipeline from the filter connection.

• Release the remaining pipes

• Unscrew the clamp bolt.

• Remove the filter.

• Install a new consumable and assemble everything in reverse order.

• Check for fuel leaks.

Let's start replacing

To ensure the first stage, it is necessary to install the machine on an inspection hole or lift.

Then we reduce the pressure in the power system:

set the gear shift lever to neutral position;

The filter is removed after compressing the clamps and disconnecting the pipelines

. Removing the fuel filter is preceded by releasing the clamp (it is necessary to unscrew the corresponding tightening bolt).

It is needless to mention that the operation is carried out with the utmost care; all actions to unscrew the bolts must be proportionate - in order to avoid breaking off the heads (deformation of the latter).

The new fuel filter is installed in exactly the same way - all operations are performed in reverse order. Here, special attention should be paid to the correct connection of the corresponding pipes.

Other spare parts for Kia SPECTRA

› Clamp › Thermostat gasket › Nut › Casing › Automatic transmission oil line pipe › Bumper panel support strip › Clutch pipe › Power window switch for the door glass › Protective cover for the seat adjustment mechanism › Shock absorber of the left pillar › Engine compartment wiring › Seal-oil › Gearbox shift fork rod › Front left fender liner › Cylinder block O-ring › Gearbox thrust ring › Engine exhaust valve › Starter carbon brush › Engine support bracket › Front interior console panel › Screw › Chrome trunk trim › Bolt m › Light bulb instrument panel w › Lock › Rear window retainer › Bolt › Door seal › Catalysis muffler gasket › Trim

Why does the filter clog quickly?

You can extend the life of this part only if you find out what causes accelerated wear. The first and most important thing is low-quality fuel. In the hope of saving money, drivers buy gasoline or diesel at unknown gas stations or completely secondhand. Naturally, the fuel filter is responsible for your decisions.

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The second problem is storing fuel in metal containers with rust. Almost every driver has an “emergency reserve” for an emergency. But over time, this fuel becomes contaminated, so it is recommended to make sure that there are no impurities or pieces of loose rust before use. Also, always keep an eye on the gas filler door. Most of the contaminants enter the fuel tank through it.