2008 GEELY FC air filter

Preface
Geely “FC” is an automobile with high performance/price ratio and it meets the requirement
of national safety, energy saving, emission regulations and personal use. This automobile is
a completely new and excellent model produced by Zhejiang Geely Automobile Co., Ltd with
development in self-reliance of Geely group and with self-dominated intellectual property
right. It characterizes elegant appearance,
energy conservation and environmental protection,
safety and comfort. “FC” is a product opening a completely new viewpoint of automobile
selection, because it is developed on the basis of creative design thinking that breaks through
all established customs and it features perfectly balanced performance of power, space,
safety, manipulation and comfort. “FC” is a competitive product for Geely developing brand
and exploring mid-level automobile market, which takes over the company philosophy “make
good cars that common people can afford, and let Geely cars go to the whole world” of Geely
automobile. “FC” is combination of creativity and intelligence of quite a large number of
automobile experts, who have been developing and searching with great concentration for
more than 30 months, and it fully embodies persistent Geely style of fashion appearance
and high performance/price ratio.
“FC” is equipped with engine JL4G18 completely developed and produced by Geely group.
Engine JL4G18 applies the following advanced technology such as VVT, full aluminum cylin-
der body, plastic intake manifold, completely new VVT inside seal method, completely new
OCV valve filtering method etc. with M7.9.7 electric injection system of BOSCH, and its
index on power efficiency, economical efficiency, and safety efficiency etc. reaches leading
level of national model with the same type. This engine features strong power, low fuel
consumption, low noise and high power per liter etc.
We start to compile “FC” Automobile Maintenance Manual, which is divided into 27 sec-
tions with detailed description of overall structure and maintenance of engine 4G18.VVT;
inspection and repair of engine BOSCH M7.9.7 electric control fuel injection system; struc-
ture and maintenance of chassis; structure and maintenance of FC electrical equipment;
structure and maintenance of ABS anti-lock brake system; structure and maintenance of
SRS air bag; structure and maintenance of auto air conditioning system; structure and main-
tenance of vehicle body etc. Information is detailed and accurate, contents are in systematic
coherence and description is concise and comprehensive.
This manual is compiled from structure, which prompts “FC” service personnel to master

Maintenance period-Table on maintenance period at normal conditionsTable on maintenance period at normal conditionsMaintenance content:I: Inspection and correction or replacement if necessary R: Replacementmileage
reading1000kmMaintenance period
(Odometer readings or
operating monthssubject to
the first coming)Engine basic elements
1. Valve clearance*12. Drive belt
3. Engine oil (APLSJ,SL or ILSAC) *24. Oil filter*25. Cooling and heating system hose and joint*3*46. Engine coolant*5*67. CVVT oil duct filter screen
8. Exhaust pipe and fixed mount
Ignition system
9. Spark plug
10. BatteryFuel and exhaust gas control system11. Fuel filter
12. Air filter core13. Connecting conditions of fuel tank cover,
fuel pipe and fuel evaporation control valve*714. Activated carbon canister
Chassis and vehicle body
15. Brake pedal and parking brake
16. Brake pad and brake disc
17. Brake fluid
18. Brake Pipe and hose
19. Power steering oil20. Steering wheel, steering linkage and gear box oil21. Drive shaft dust cover
22. Ball joint and dust cap
23. Transmission oil
24. Front and rear suspension
25. Tire and tire pressure
26. All light, horn, wiper and washer
27. Air conditioner cleaning filter screenAir conditioning system/ secondary refrigerant7 . 5 1 5 22.5 3037.5 4553.5 60 67.5 7 582.5 90months 5

Maintenance period-Table on maintenance period at severe conditionsTable on maintenance period at severe conditionsAccording to the driving conditions listed below, maintenance should be performed to the items that
should be maintained more frequently (for other items not listed, please see Table on maintenance
period at normal conditions) 7 A-1: Driving on rugged, muddy or melting snow road Inspection of brake pad and brake disc Every 5,000 km or 3 moths Inspection of brake pipeline and hose Every 10,000 km or 6 moths Inspection of ball joint and dust cover Every 10,000 km or 6 moths Inspection of drive shaft dust cover Every 10,000 km or 12 moths Inspection of the steering wheel, steering linkage and gear box oilEvery 5,000 km or 3 moths Check of front and rear suspension Every 10,000 km or 6 moths
A-2: Driving on dusty road Replacement of engine oil Every 5,000 km or 6 moths Replacement of engine oil filter Every 5,000 km or 6 moths Inspection or replacement of air filter core I: Every 2,500 km or 3 moths
R: Every 10,000 km or 6 moths Inspection of brake block and brake disc Every 5,000 km or 3 moths Replacement of air conditioner cleaning filter screen Every 15,000 km
B-1: Towing tail vehicle, equipped with camp frame or top storage racks Replacement of engine oil Every 5,000 km or 6 moths Replacement of engine oil filter Every 5,000 km or 6 moths Inspection of brake pad and brake disc Every 5,000 km or 3 moths Inspection or replacement of transmission oil Every 60,000 km or 24 moths Inspection of front and rear suspension Every 10,000 km or 6 moths Screwing down the bolts and nuts of the chassis and vehicle bodyEvery 10,000 km or 6 moths
B-2: Repeated on short-distance driving within 8 km and the temperature is below 0 °C Replacement of engine oil Every 5,000 km or 6 moths Replacement of engine oil filter Every 5,000 km or 6 moths
B-3: Vehicles driven for long distance under idle speed or low speed over a long period of time, such as police car, taxi or deliverytruck. Replacement of engine oil Every 5,000 km or 6 moths Replacement of engine oil filter Every 5,000 km or 6 moths Inspection of PCV valve and pipelines Every 5,000 km or 6 moths Inspection of brake block and brake disc Every 5,000 km or 3 moths
B-4: Continuously driving at high speed for more than 2 hours frequently (With 80% of max. vehicle speed) Replacement of transmission oil Every 40,000 km or 12 moths
B-5: Vehicles driven with idle speed or low speed over a long period of time or frequently accelerated or
decelerated, such as student car of driving training class. Replacement of engine oil Every 3,000 km or 3 moths Replacement of engine oil filter Every 3,000 km or 3 moths Inspection of PCV valve and pipelines Every 3,000 km or 3 moths

Fuel - Fuel pump assemblyFuel pump assemblyRemoving, installing and disassembling, assembling1. Take measures to prevent gasoline leaking
2. Remove rear seat cushion assembly
3. Remove rear floor repairing hole cover
4. Remove No. 2 fuel evaporation assemblyNotes:
zCheck there is contaminant looked like dirt around the joint before operating and clean it off in the
case of contaminant.
zBe careful of the contaminant looked like dirt, because fast-joint depends on o-ring to seal fuel pipe
and joint.
zDo not perform this operation with tools.
zDo not bend or distort nylon hose.
zCover the joint with plastic bag after removing the fuel hose.
zWhen the joint is stuck with fuel pipe, clip the hose with fingers and rotate carefully to release the
hose, and then remove it.5. Remove fuel tank main fuel hose and oil return pipe assemblyNotes:
zCheck there is contaminant looked like dirt around the joint before operating and clean it off in the
case of contaminant.
zBe careful of the contaminant looked like dirt, because fast-joint depends on o-ring to seal fuel pipe
and joint.
zDo not perform this operation with tools.
zDo not bend or distort nylon hose.
zCover the joint with plastic bag after removing the fuel hose.
zWhen the joint is stuck with fuel pipe, clip the hose with fingers and rotate carefully to release the
hose, and then remove it.6. Remove fuel pump assembly(a) Screw off fuel pump tighten nut (plastic fuel tank) or remove
6 screws (iron fuel tank).
(b) Pull out fuel pump assembly.
Notes:
zDo not damage fuel pump filter screen.
zBe careful not to bend the measuring oil arm of fuel gauge
float unit.7. Install fuel pump assemblyTorque: 8 N.m8. Install rear floor repairing hole coverInstall rear floor repairing hole cover with butyl rubber cloth.9. Check there is fuel leakage. 20

Engine mechanismEngine assemblyInspection1. Check coolant.
2. Check engine oil.
3. Check battery.
4. Check air filter assembly.
5. Check spark plug [4G18-3705113].
6. Check drive belt [4G18-1307107].Hint: do not check belt tension, because automatic tensioner is applied.7. Check ignition timing.(a) Warm up engine.
(b) Connect timing lamp to engine.
(c) Check ignition timing at idle speed.
Ignition timing: before top dead center Note: when checking ignition timing, place
transmission at neutral position.
Hint: After run the engine for 5 seconds with rotating
speed of 1000-1300rpm, check the engine could
recover to idle running.8. Check engine idle speed.(a) Warm up engine and run it at idle speed.
(b) Read engine rotating number in data flow with diagnostic instrument.
(c) Check idle speed.
Idle speed: about 750-850rpm
Notes:When checking idle speed, place cooling fan at OFF position.Turn off all auxiliary devices and air conditioner.Engine mechanism - Engine assemblyK-line 26

Engine mechanism - Engine assemblyCO HC Trouble occurrence Possible causes 28 Normal HighUnstable idle speed
Low HighUnstable idle speed
(HC readings not stable)
High HighUnstable idle speed
(black smoke emission)1. Ignition system malfunctionIgnition timing incorrect Spark plug too dirty, short circuit or clearance
incorrect
2. Valve clearance incorrect
3. Air inlet and exhaust valve leaky
4. Cylinder leaky
1. Vacuum leak:PCV hoseIntake manifoldThrottle bodyIdle speed stepping motorVacuum booster and pipelines
2. Fire caused by too thin mixing ratio
1. Air filter core blocked
2. PCV valve blocked
3. EFI system malfunctionFuel pressure regulator malfunctionWater temperature sensor malfunctionIntake pressure sensor malfunctionECU malfunctionInjection nozzle malfunctionThrottle position sensor malfunction

Engine mechanism - Engine assemblyEngine assemblyReplacement1. Take measures to prevent gasoline leaking.
2. Remove engine right bottom shield.
3. Remove engine left bottom shield.
4. Discharge coolant.
5. Remove front wheels.
6. Remove engine plastic hood components.
7. Remove battery.
8. Remove air filter assembly.
9. Remove air filter hose.
10. Remove battery tray.
11. Disassemble fuel hose assembly.
12. Remove throttle cable assembly.
13. Disassemble radiator hose inlet end.
14. Disassemble radiator hose outlet end.
15. Disassemble cold air pipe inlet hose.
16. Disassemble cold air pipe outlet hose.
17. Remove transmission control pull cable assembly.
18. Disassemble warm air water inlet hose [4G18-1300102].
19. Disassemble warm air water outlet hose [4G18-1300108].
20. Disassemble the hoses of all joints to connect vehicle body end.
21. Uncouple engine wire harness.(a) Remove glove compartment door.
(b) Remove engine wire harness from engine ECU and junction block.
(c) Pull out engine wire harness.
(b) Remove engine wire harness from junction block of engine room.
(e) Remove vehicle body earth wire. 36

Engine mechanism - Engine assembly85. Install alternator mounting components.Torque: 12mm bolt head A: 14mm bolt head B: 86. Install drive belt.
87. Install engine wire harness and all hoses
not connected.(a) Check and connect all joints of engine wire harness.
(b) Check and connect all hoses.88. Install transmission control pull cable assembly
and valve control pull cable.
89. Install air filter assembly and its hose.
90. Install steering middle shaft assembly.(a) Align alignment mark on steering middle shaft.
(b) Install 2 bolts.
Torque: m
(c) Install steering column cover.91. Install front exhaust pipe assembly.
92. Install front chassis bracket.Torque: 93. Install battery and connect wire.
94. Install engine plastic hood components.
95. Install front wheel and engine bottom shield.
96. Refill transmission lubricant.
97. Refill engine oil.
98. Refill coolant.
99. Check there is oil leakage.
100. Check there is coolant leakage.
101. Check idle speed and ignition timing.
102. Check CO/HC.Alignment
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