Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUEL FILTER






WARNING Ensure good ventilation. If approved ventilation for removal of fuel fumes is available, this should be used.

Wear protective gloves. Long-term contact with fuel can cause skin irritation.

Keep a class BE fire extinguisher nearby. Be careful to the danger of sparking, e.g.from circuit breaking, short circuiting etc.

No smoking.

Removal:

1. Wash and blow clean around both fuel connections. Place a container in a suitable place to collect the fuel that runs out.

2. Drain fuel from filter before removing.

3. Loosen both banjo connectors somewhat. Use hexagonal grip to hold them.

4. Remove the clamp and the banjo connectors.

Fitting:

1. Connect the fuel filter loose to the banjo connectors with the arrow in the direction of flow.

2. Fit the clamp and tighten the banjo connectors using a hexagonal grip as a holder.

Tightening torque: 21 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).

3. Start the engine and check for leaks.



Important Change the sealing washers before fitting.