7.3 Fuel Filter
7.3.1 Fuel filter – Replacement
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
Torque wrench, 4-20 Nm
F30044239
1
Torque wrench, 10-60 Nm
F30510423
1
Ratchet adapter
F30027340
1
Socket, 32 mm
F30006120
1
Engine oil
Fuel filter element
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
2
WARNING
Fuels are combustible.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
Fuel filter – Replacement
1.
Provide a suitable container in which to col‐
lect the fuel.
2.
Unscrew drain screw (3).
Note:
Do not completely remove drain screw.
3.
Loosen screw cap (1) on fuel filter and un‐
screw it approx. 3 to 4 turns.
4.
Wait 10 minutes, until fuel emerges from fil‐
ter housing (2).
5.
Remove screw cap (1) with fuel filter ele‐
ment 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 damaged sealing ring.
8.
Coat sealing ring with engine oil.
9.
Insert new oil filter element in screw cap (1)
and press in until it locks in place.
10.
Screw on the cap (1) with oil filter element and tighten to the specified torque with a torque wrench.
Name
Size
Type
Lubricant
Value/Standard
Cover
Tightening torque
(Engine oil)
40 Nm ±5 Nm
11.
Screw in drain plug (3) and tighten with torque wrench to the specified tightening torque.
Name
Size
Type
Lubricant
Value/Standard
Drain plug
10
Tightening torque
(Engine oil)
6.5 Nm ±1.3 Nm
12.
Vent fuel system (→ Page 41).
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