Mercury Racing HP565, Manual, Page: 116 / 151

MAINTENANCE
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7. Unseat the filter assembly by grasping the filter assembly
handle and pulling upward. Do not remove the filter
assembly from the Cool Fuel Module at this time.
8. Allow any fuel that may be in the filter assembly to drain out
through the bottom of the filter assembly and into the Cool
Fuel Module filter reservoir.
9. Remove the filter cup from the filter cap by grasping the filter
cap and rotating it in a clockwise direction while holding the
filter cup stationary.
10.Remove the used water‑separating fuel filter element from
the filter cup, place it in a clean, approved container.
11.Dispose of any water or debris that may be in the filter cup.
Installation
1. Install a new water‑separating fuel filter element into the
filter cup. Push the element into the cup until completely
seated.
2. Install new O‑ring on the filter cup.
3. Attach the filter cap to the filter cup by grasping the filter cap
and rotating it in a counterclockwise direction while holding
the filter cup stationary, until the filter cap locks securely into
place.
4. Install the fuel filter assembly slowly into the Cool Fuel
Module to prevent spilling fuel, and align the screws retained
in the filter cap with the screw holes in the Cool Fuel
Module. Tighten the filter assembly retaining screws until
hand tight.
5. Ensure that the filter cap is firmly seated against the Cool
Fuel Module and torque each filter assembly retaining
screw.
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Filter assembly retaining screw 6 53 –
6. Open fuel supply valve, if equipped.
7. Reconnect the Cool Fuel Module harness to the engine
wiring harness.
8. Properly ventilate the engine compartment.