Saab 1987 900 - Page 50

48 Technical description
Fuel pump and filter
The high pressure el ectr ic fuel pump is a
submersible type located in an enclosure
pressurized by an electric feeder pump in
the fuel tank. The fuel filter is located on th e
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efthand side in the engine compartment on
models with 8 valve engines and above the
rear axle, under the floor on models with 16
valve engines.
The filter should be changed
as specifi ed in the maintenance schedule.
Air cleaner
The air cleaner is located on the left-hand
side in the front part ofthe engine compart-
ment. The cleaner cartridge is replaceable
and should be changed as specified in the
maint enance schedule. If the car is driven
over
dusty roads, the cleaner should be
changed more frequently. The cartridge is
made of a special grade of paper which may
not be washed or moistened, but it may be
cleaned carefully with compressed air. The
air cleaner housing and cover should be
wiped offfrom time to time.