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build up or extreme water saturation. If the
air filter is not damaged, remove all snow/ice
and reinstall air filter. If the air filter is
damaged, replace filter element.
NOTE:
The air filter housing contains a Mass Air
Flow sensor. This sensor is critical to proper
engine operation and component longevity.
Any damage or modification to this sensor
could result in major engine and/or exhaust
aftertreatment damage. We recommend you
use Mopar brand parts.
Even though your vehicle is equipped with an
Air Filter Monitor, a visual inspection of the
air cleaner filter element is recommended
every
15,000 miles
(24,000km)
or
12 months – whichever occurs first.
Under no
circumstances should the air cleaner filter
element exceed 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or
24 months, whichever comes first.
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter
There are two fuel filter assemblies. One is
located on the driver's side of the engine.
The best access to this water drain valve is
from under the hood. The second one is on
the under body, located in front of the rear
axle above the drive shaft on pick-up models.
The Chassis Cab models second filter loca
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tion is on the frame behind the front axle.
The best access to this water drain valve is
from under the vehicle.
If water is detected in the water separator
while the engine is running, or while the igni
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tion switch is in the ON position, the “Water
In Fuel Indicator Light” will illuminate and
an audible chime will be heard five times. At
this point you should stop the engine and
drain the water from both of the filters.
If the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” comes
on and a single chime is heard while you are
driving, or with the ignition switch in the ON
position, there may be a problem with your
water separator wiring or sensor. See your
authorized dealer for service.
Upon proper draining of the water from both
fuel filters, the “Water In Fuel Indicator
Light” will remain illuminated for approxi
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mately 10 seconds. If the water was drained
while the engine was running, the “Water In
Fuel Indicator Light” may remain on for
approximately three minutes.
NOTE:
Care should be taken in disposing of used
fluids from your vehicle. Used fluids, indis
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criminately discarded, can present a
problem to the environment. Contact an
authorized dealer, service station, or govern
-
CAUTION!
Many aftermarket performance air filter
elements do not adequately filter the air
entering the engine. Use of such filters
can severely damage your engine.
CAUTION!
Do not drain the fuel/water separator
filter when the engine is running.
Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving
surfaces. Drain the filter into an appro
-
priate container.
CAUTION!
If the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light”
remains on, DO NOT START the engine
before you drain water from the fuel filters
to avoid engine damage.
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