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Removal and installation
EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
ΛΦ45/55
series
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4.5 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, FUEL PREFILTER/WATER SEPARATOR
When removing the fuel prefilter/
water separator, a quantity of fuel
will escape. Collect the fuel and
avoid the risk of fire.
Removing the fuel prefilter/water separator
filter element
1. Place a container under the filter.
2. Remove the plug (3) from the water
sensor (2).
3. Remove the fuel prefilter/water separator
filter element (1) by turning it anti-clockwise.
4. Remove the water sensor (2) from the filter
element (1).
Installing the fuel prefilter/water separator
filter element
1. Check by hand whether the coupling piece
for the filter attachment is securely attached.
2. Lightly lubricate the sealing ring with engine
oil.
3. Fit the fuel prefilter/water separator filter
element (1) until the sealing ring abuts.
Tighten the filter element a further
∂
to
•
turn by hand.
4. Turn the water sensor (2) onto the filter
element until it abuts. Tighten the water
sensor by about a further

-

turn.
Note:
Over-tightening the water sensor (2) may
damage the sensor and/or cause leakage.
5. Fit the plug (3) on the water sensor (2).
6. Bleed the fuel system. See "Inspection and
adjustment".
7. Start the engine and check for leaks. If
necessary, retighten the fuel prefilter/water
separator filter element (1) by hand.
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