F 250 4WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
Fuel/Water Separator: Service and Repair
Fuel/Water Separator
REMOVAL
WARNING: SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE MUST NOT BE PRESENT WHEN WORKING NEAR FUEL OR FUEL
VAPOR.
CAUTION: The fuel system contains pressurized fuel after the vehicle is shut down and will maintain this pressure for a long period of time.
1. Disconnect both battery ground cables. Refer to Starting and Charging/ Battery. See: Starting and Charging/Battery
2. Open the fuel filter/water separator drain valve to release the fuel pressure. Completely drain the fuel filter/water separator assembly.
3. Disconnect the fuel supply and fuel return lines.
4. Disconnect the two cylinder head fuel supply lines.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel filter/water separator.
NOTE: The turbocharger compressor manifold is removed for clarity.