Sprinter 3500 V6-3.0L DSL Turbo VIN 45 (2007)
Fuel Filter: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
WARNING: NO SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES OR SMOKING. RISK OF POISONING FROM INHALING AND SWALLOWING FUEL. RISK
OF INJURY TO EYES AND SKIN FROM CONTACT WITH FUEL. POUR FUELS ONLY INTO SUITABLE AND APPROPRIATELY
MARKED CONTAINERS. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
CAUTION: DO NOT bend, twist or cut the fuel hose clamps. The fuel hose clamps throughout the fuel system are reusable when using special
tool #9539. Original clamps must be used when servicing the fuel system.
NOTE: Capture any fuel spillage and dispose of in appropriately marked container.
1. Fill new fuel filter with the new diesel fuel (approximately 0.4 liters).
2. Carefully seat WIF sensor (9) and tighten bolt to 13 lbs. in. (1.5 Nm).
3. Position fuel filter (1) in bracket and tighten retaining bolt (8) to 53 lbs. in. (6 Nm).
4. Install fuel lines (3) and (5) and re-crimp clamps (2) and (4) using special tool #9539.
5. Connect the WIF wiring harness connector (6).
6. Connect negative battery cable.
7. Cycle ignition several times to build pressure.
8. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
