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Fuel Filter: Locations



Fuel Filter, Assembly Overview

The flow direction is marked by arrows on the fuel hose, the preheat valve and the fuel filter.







1 - Return hose
- To fuel cooler/fuel tank
- Open lower spring-type clamp
- Blue or with blue marking
- Check for secure seating
2 - Supply line
- From fuel tank
- White or with white marking
- Check for secure seating
3 - O-ring
- Replace
4 - Securing clip
- Replace if damaged
5 - Protective plate
- Note installed position
6 - Preheat valve
- Installed position: Arrow points toward fuel tank
- When replacing filter, remove retaining clip and protective plate and take off preheat valve with hoses connected. Replace O-ring and coat with fuel before installing.
- Below + 15 degrees C:
- Passageway to filter open
- Above + 31 degrees C:
- Passageway to filter closed
7 - Return hose
- From injection pump
- Open lower spring-type clamp
- Check for secure seating
8 - Supply line
- To injection pump
- Check for secure seating
9 - Fuel filter
- Fill with diesel fuel before installing
- Do not interchange connections
- Replace if damaged
10 - Tensioning bolt, 2 Nm
11 - Bracket
- Slide onto upper stop of fuel filter
12 - Water drain plug
- To bleed, remove retaining clip and protective plate and take off preheat valve with hoses connected
- Loosen and allow approx. 100 cu.cm fluid to drain
13 - Seal
- Replace if damaged
14 - 10 Nm