Installation of the Fuel Prefilter - Two-Filter System

Installation of the Fuel Prefilter - Two-Filter System - Ops #3499

Install the fuel prefilter as follows:

Note: If a filter service is being performed, replace all other filters before priming.
  1. Install a new prefilter cap seal ring on to the prefilter cap.
  2. Snap new prefilter into the prefilter cap.
  3. Apply a thin coat of petroleum-based lithium grease to the prefilter cap seal ring and the prefilter seals (1).
  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 55 to 60 N·m (41 to 44 ft·lb).
  7. Once all required filters have been changed, prime the fuel system.
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Document Number: 0000022419
Manual Publication Date: 2024-01-05
Topic Publication Date: 2023-12-10