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MAINTENANCE
Fuel Filter/Water Separator
The fuel filter/water
separator is located
under the cargo box
on the left side of the
vehicle.
Inspect the separator
daily for leaks. Drain
water and replace the
separator at the inter-
vals outlined in the
Periodic Mainte-
nance Chart begin-
ning on page 78.
Service the separator
more frequently if the vehicle is operated with poor quality
fuel.
CAUTION! Both fuel and water will drain from the separator during
the following procedure. Use caution and observe all fuel safety
precautions when handling fuel.
1. Raise the cargo box.
2. Place an appropriate container under the fuel filter drain to
catch fluids (water and fuel).
3. Slightly loosen the bleed screw to relieve fuel pressure in
the filter. Do not tighten the screw at this time.
4. Reach under the fuel filter and slightly loosen the drain
valve until the fluids drain from the drain hole. Do not
completely unscrew the drain valve.
5. When fluids stop drain-
ing from the valve,
tighten the valve firmly
(by hand only). Tighten
the bleed screw.
6. With the gear selector in
Park, turn the key to the
ON position. Do Not start
the engine.
7. The fuel pump will start
pumping fuel with the key
in the ON position (10 -15
seconds) and will force
air out of the fuel system.
8. At times it may be necessary to open the bleed screw on
the fuel filter housing until fuel comes from the valve with
no air bubbles.
9. Clean up any spilled fuel and soiled shop towels properly.
10. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.
11. Lower the cargo box.
Drain Valve
Bleed Screw
Drain Hole
(viewed from bottom)
Tighten
Loosen
