8.4 Fuel Filter
8.4.1 Fuel filter – Replacement
Preconditions
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Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
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Engine is cooled down to ambient temperature.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
Torque wrench, 4–20 Nm
F30044239
1
Torque wrench, 20–100 Nm
F30026582
1
Ratchet bit
F30027340
1
Socket, 32 mm
F30006120
1
Engine oil
Fuel filter element
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
2
WARNING
Fuels are combustible and explosive.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses / facial protection.
Important:
Do not prefill the filter cartridge before installing. Fill the filter cartridge after installing to prevent contami-
nated fuel ingressing the HP fuel system.
Variant A – Replacing fuel filter
with cooler
1.
Provide a suitable container in which to col-
lect the fuel.
Note:
Do
not completely remove drain plug.
2.
Unscrew drain plug (3) at the side.
3.
Loosen screw cap (1) on fuel filter and un-
screw it approx. 3 to 4 turns.
4.
Wait 10 minutes, until fuel has completely
drained off from filter housing (2).
5.
Remove screw cap (1) with fuel filter element
and remove element by pressing it to the side
at the lower edge.
6.
Check condition of the sealing ring on the
screw cap (1).
7.
Replace sealing ring if damaged.
8.
Moisten sealing ring with engine oil.
9.
Insert new fuel filter element in screw cap (1)
and press in until it locks in place.
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