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4.8 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, FUEL FILTER ELEMENT

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When removing the fuel filter, a 

quantity of fuel will escape. Collect 

the fuel to avoid the risk of fire.

Removing the fuel filter element
1.

Remove the cover together with the fuel filter 

element from the filter housing.

Note:

The fuel filter element is a disposable filter, 

and may not be cleaned and reused. 

Dispose of the filter as chemical waste.

Fitting the fuel filter element
1.

Replace the cover O-ring.

2.

Fit the fuel filter element in the cover

3.

Fit the cover with fuel filter element. Tighten 

the filter cover to the specified torque. See 

"Technical data".

4.

Pump for approximately 1 minute using the 

primer pump to partially fill the filter housing 

with fuel.

5.

Start the engine and run it at idling speed for 

a few minutes; this will allow any air in the 

filter housing to escape.

6.

If the motor will not start up or runs very 

erratically, the fuel system must be bled, see 

"Draining and filling".

7.

Check the fuel system for leaks.

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4.9 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, FUEL LEVEL ELEMENT

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When the fuel level element is 

removed, a quantity of fuel will 

escape. Collect this fuel, bearing in 

mind the risk of fire.

Removal, fuel level element
1.

Disconnect the earth lead from the battery 

terminal.

Note:

To prevent dirt from entering, first clean the 

fuel tank.

2.

Remove the connector from the fuel level 

element.

3.

Remove the fuel pipes from the fuel level 

element.

4.

Turn the fuel level element a quarter turn 

anti-clockwise.

5.

Carefully remove the fuel level element from 

the fuel tank.

6.

Replace the O-ring.

Installation, fuel level element
1.

Check that the fuel pipes are fitted correctly 

in the tank filter.

2.

Fit the fuel level element carefully in the fuel 

tank.

3.

Insert the fuel level element into the hole of 

the tank and turn it clockwise a quarter turn.

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4.

Insert the fuel pipes into the fuel level 

element.

5.

Fit the connector of the fuel level element.

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4.10 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, FUEL TANK FILTER

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When the fuel level element is 

removed, a quantity of fuel will 

escape. Collect this fuel, bearing in 

mind the risk of fire.

Removing fuel tank filter
1.

Remove the fuel level element.

2.

Remove the fuel tank filter.

Fitting fuel tank filter
1.

Check that the difference in length between 

the supply pipe (1) and return pipe (2) is at 

least 68 mm.

2.

Slide the fuel tank filter as far as possible 

onto the supply pipe (1).

Note:

Make sure that when fitting the fuel tank filter 

the return pipe (2) is inserted into the fuel 

tank filter by-pass and that the cab heater 

supply pipe (3), if present, is inserted into the 

filter part.

3.

Fit the fuel level element.

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