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Instruction manual SMV 10 600B – 60 1500B Publ. no. 6196.082 1117, Version 02
Service and maintenance
FUEL SYSTEM, VOLVO
Replacement of fuel filter, water separator, and fuel
prefilter
Replace the fuel filter (1) as follows.
• Open the engine cover.
• Carefully clean the outside of the filter unit.
• Place a container under the fuel filter (1) to collect any fuel leaks.
• Loosen the fuel filter with a filter wrench.
• Unscrew and remove the filter by hand.
• Examine the new filter and check that the seal is in good
condition.
• Lightly grease the new seal with fuel.
• Fit the new filter in accordance with the instructions on the fuel
filter.
• If necessary, bleed the fuel system.
• Close the engine hood.
• After a test-drive, make sure that there are no leaks.
BE CAREFUL
Never use sealing compound or grease. Tools must
never be used to tightening the filter. Always use
original parts when replacing the filters.
Replacement of water separator
The water separator is drained when fuel is filled. Intervals for filter
replacement, see section "Inspection and maintenance schedule".
• Close the drain tap (1), situated before the filter.
• Unscrew the filter container and the drain valve (3).
• Unscrew the filter (2) and replace it with a new one. Grease the
seal and tighten the filter by hand.
• Close the container tightly and the drain valve.
• Open the drain tap (1).
• Bleed the fuel system.
