DAF 95XF, Maintenance Manual

Page: 128 / 188

EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
Removal and installation
95 XF
series
4-8
4.6 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, RACOR-FILTER ELEMENT
When removing the Racor filter
element, fuel will escape. Collect
the fuel to avoid the risk of fire.
Removing the Racor filter element
1. Drain the fuel from the filter element by
unscrewing the bleed plug (2) and opening
the drain plug (8).
2. If fitted, disconnect the water sensor (6) and
the heating element (7) connectors.
3. Loosen the filter element (4) and the bottom
cover (5). Remove the bottom cover and
clean the O-ring seal.
Installing the Racor filter element
1. Apply a film of engine oil to the O-ring and
the new sealing ring. Fit the bottom cover
(5) to the new filter element (4), fill the filter
with clean diesel fuel and fit the assembly to
the filter housing (3).
2. Hand-tighten the new filter.
3. Connect the connector of the water sensor
and the heating element (if present).
4. Bleed the fuel system, if necessary. See
“Inspection and adjustment”.
5. Bleed the filter by operating the hand pump
with the bleed nipple (2) opened, until the
fuel flows out. Close the bleed nipple.
6. Start the engine and check for leaks. If
necessary, tighten the filter.
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
8
i400356
5
 200424