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Safety precautions when working on fuel supply system > < Vehicles with four-wheel drive
Assembly overview - fuel filter
   
Assembly overview - fuel filter
1 - Supply line
q   From fuel tank.
q   White or with white marking.
q   Check for secure seating.
2 - Return line
q   To fuel cooler
q   Blue or with blue marking.
q   Check for secure seating.
3 - O-ring
q   Renew
4 - Control valve
q   Installation position: arrow points towards fuel tank
q   When changing filter, remove securing clip and take control valve off complete with fuel lines.
q   Below +15 °C: passage to filter open.
q   Over +31 °C: passage to filter closed.
5 - Securing clip
q   Check for secure seating.
6 - Return line
q   Check for secure seating.
q   From tandem pump → Item
7 - Supply line
q   Check for secure seating.
q   To tandem pump → Item
8 - Fuel filter
q   Fill with diesel before installing
q   Direction of flow is marked by arrows
q   Do not interchange connections
q   Renew if damaged.
9 - Gasket
q   Renew if damaged.
10 - Water drainage plug
q   To bleed, remove control valve securing clip and take off control valve complete with fuel lines
q   Loosen and allow approx. 100 cm3 fluid to drain

   

Safety precautions when working on fuel supply system > < Vehicles with four-wheel drive