Installation of the Prefilter - Three-Filter System

Installation of the Prefilter - 3-Filter System Ops - #3499

Install the prefilter as follows:

    Note: The prefilter should snap into the cap in two positions. The tabs (3) should align with the slot in the prefilter cap (5).
  1. Snap new prefilter (4) into the prefilter cap (1).
  2. Apply a thin coat of petroleum-based lithium grease to the prefilter cap seal ring (2).
  3. Apply a thin coat of petroleum-based lithium grease to the inside and outside of the prefilter bottom seal.
  4. Install the prefilter into the fuel filter module.
  5. Turn the cap counterclockwise until a "click" sound is made, then turn clockwise and hand tighten.
  6. Torque prefilter cap to 15 to 20·N·m (11 to15 lb·ft).
  7. Once all required filters have been changed, prime the fuel system.Priming the Fuel System - Three-Filter System.
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Parent topic: How to Replace the Fuel Filters
Document Number: 0000022433
Manual Publication Date: 2024-03-05
Topic Publication Date: 2023-12-10