Installation of the Fuel Prefilter

Installation of the Fuel Prefilter - Ops - DD5

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. Torque prefilter cap to 25 to 30 N·m (19 to 22 lb·ft).
    6. Note: If a filter service is being performed, replace all other filters before priming.
  6. Once all required filters have been changed, prime the fuel system. Refer to section "Priming the Fuel System”.
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Parent topic: How to Replace the Fuel Filters
Document Number: 0000042634
Manual Publication Date: 2024-01-05
Topic Publication Date: 2023-03-31