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Fuel injector cleaning and micro basket filter removal
The nylon micro basket filter in the top of the injector catches debris the main fuel filter lets through. Replacing it, and the seals, is the basic service for EV1/EV6 style, and EV14 types with a serviceable basket.
Step by step
- Remove the seals. Take off the top O-ring, the pintle cap and the lower O-ring. Discard the old seals.
- Pull the micro basket filter. Thread the removal tool into the old basket filter in the top inlet and pull it straight out. Do not reuse the old filter. Some EV14s have non-removable filters; if yours does, skip the filter steps.
- Clean the injector body. Clean the outside of the injector and the inlet with a suitable fuel-system cleaner and a soft brush, then let it dry. Ultrasonic cleaning and flow testing by a specialist is the next step for clogged or uneven injectors.
- Fit a new filter. Press a new micro basket filter into the inlet squarely until it is fully seated.
- Fit new seals and pintle cap. Fit new O-rings of the correct size top and bottom and a new pintle cap, then reinstall and check for leaks.
Detailed, parts-specific guides on injectortool.com: micro basket filter removal · EV1 rebuild · EV6 & EV14 rebuild · BMW / German kits.
Parts for this job
- Injector Micro-Filter Removal Tool — tool only $13.99, or with 4, 8, 12, 24 or 50 filters ($14.49–$20.99), secure PayPal checkout.
- Electrical connectors / pigtails — EV1, EV6/14 (USCAR), Denso and Toyota, temporarily unavailable.
- BMW injector repair kits — M20, M50, M52, M54, M62, S14, S52, S54, S62, $13.49–$16.49.
- Retaining clips — 61001–61005, 4-pack $12.49 or single $11.99.
- Universal EV1 Rebuild Kit — 200 injectors + 1 removal tool in the box, $63.99 on injectortool.com (free US shipping).
- Micro-filter basket removal tool — tool only or with 4 to 50 filters on injectortool.com (free US shipping).
- Injector rebuild kit fitment by part number on injectortool.com.
Our rebuild kits on eBay
- Rebuild kit for VW Golf / Jetta / Audi 80 — 4pc, Bosch EV1 0280155842
- Rebuild kit for Volvo S60 / V70 / XC90 2.4T 2.5T — 5pc, EV6 0280155831
- Rebuild kit for German cars, EV6 / EV14 FKM O-rings, optional filter tool
- 6x universal rebuild kit — Bosch EV1 / EV6 / EV14
- 50-set rebuild shop pack — Bosch EV1 / EV6
- V12 rebuild kit 12pc — BMW M70 / M73, E31 E32 E38
FAQ
Does the tool damage the injector?
Used with steady, straight pull — no prying, no heat — the risk of nozzle or bore damage is minimized compared with prying or heating methods.
Which filters fit the tool?
Our removal tool is for top-feed injectors that use a ~6 mm OD nylon micro basket filter: EV1/EV6 style, and EV14 types with a serviceable basket. Some EV14s have non-removable filters. Verify part numbers before service.
Which O-rings should I use with ethanol fuel?
Our FKM O-rings are for gasoline and E10 only — not E85 or flex fuel.
Sources
Product facts and prices come from our own store pages and listings. Identification notes are summarised from the sources listed.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Partsapiens · partsapiens@gmail.com