[1] –
→NOTE:
This procedure does not require removing the filter and water separator base or fuel hoses.
Remove the retaining ring (G) from the mounting base (A) while holding on to the filter cover (F).
[2] – Remove the filter cover from the mounting base.
[3] – Remove and replace the O-rings (B and E) and filter element (C).
[4] – Be sure the spring (D) is in the filter cover and place the filter element in the filter cover.
[5] – Before installing the filter cover and element in the mounting base, verify that the O-ring is in the groove inside the mounting base.
[6] – Install the filter cover and the element in the mounting base.
[7] –
IMPORTANT:
Tighten retaining ring only enough to keep the filter assembly from
leaking. Overtightening will damage the filter cover or retaining ring.
Place the retaining ring over filter cover and screw on the mounting base to retain filter cover to mounting base.