Removal of the Water Coalescer/Final Filter - Two-Filter System

Removal of the Water Coalescer/Final Filter - 2-Filter System - Ops

Remove the water coalescer/final filter as follows:

Notice: Do not tilt the water coalescer/final filter when removing it from the housing. Possible damage to the water coalescer/final filter or stand pipe may occur.
  1. Using a 36mm socket, unscrew the water coalescer/final filter cap.
  2. Pull the cap and water coalescer/final filter straight up and allow the fuel to drain back.
  3. Remove the water coalescer/final filter (2) from the water coalescer/final filter cap (1) by placing the filter on a solid surface with the drain back plug location at 12 o’clock (3) and apply pressure on the water coalescer/final filter cap at an angle.
  4. Discard the water coalescer/final filter.
  5. Inspect inside the housing for any large debris, clean housing as needed.
  6. Discard water coalescer/final filter cap seal ring.
Note:
Parent topic: How to Replace the Fuel Filters
Document Number: 0000022438
Manual Publication Date: 2024-01-05
Topic Publication Date: 2023-12-10