Fuel/Water Separator: Removal
- Remove all hose connections attached to fuel filter assembly. Place suitable container at end of drain hose to catch fuel and open filter drain. Remove water drain hose from fuel filter assembly.
- Remove fuel outlet hose, located between fuel pump and filter housing. Remove fuel return hose from fuel pressure regulating valve. Remove two fuel supply hoses connecting regulator block to cylinder head fuel rails.
- Loosen clamp at fuel pump end on hose connecting fuel filter to inlet of high pressure stage to fuel pump. Unclip wiring harness from right side of filter housing. Disconnect electrical connectors from water in fuel sensor and fuel heater.
- Remove 2 cap screws securing fuel filter base to crankcase and remove fuel filter. Using a screwdriver or bar, remove fuel filter cap. Fuel filter element will come out with cap. Remove and discard bevel gasket. Carefully clean mating surfaces. Press in on fuel filter element locking tabs to separate element from cap.
NOTE:
The engine will not run if fuel filter in not correctly installed in housing.