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Bleeding fuel system > < Overview of fuel filter - vehicles with 6-cylinder engine
Fuel supply system - Diesel engines
Servicing fuel filter
Removing and installing fuel filter - Vehicles with 6-cylinder engine

Notes:

  • ◆ Please ensure that no Diesel fuel contacts coolant hoses. If necessary clean hose immediately.
  • ◆ Observe disposal regulations!

Removing

 
A20-0208
  • ‒ → Pull off retaining clip -4-.
  • ‒ Take off control valve -5- with fuel hoses connected.
  • ‒ Disconnect fuel hoses -2- and -3- from hose connections.
  • ‒ Loosen clamp -1- on bracket and take filter out of bracket.

Installing

Install in reverse sequence; note the following points:

  • ‒ Push plastic insert onto new filter.
  • ‒ Fill new filter with clean diesel. This will enable the engine to start more quickly.
  • ‒ Watch O-ring in filter housing when fitting control valve.
  • ‒ Install control valve with fuel pipes connected.
 
A20-0208
  • ‒ → Fit retaining clip -4-.
  • ‒ Push fuel hoses -2- and -3- onto hose connections and secure with hose clips.
  • ‒ Start engine and check fuel system for leaks (visual check).

Bleeding fuel system > < Overview of fuel filter - vehicles with 6-cylinder engine