FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR FILTER ELEMENT

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4-45 FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR FILTER ELEMENT

This task covers replacement of Fuel Filter/Water Separator Filter Element.

INITIAL SETUP

General Safety Instructions

Tools

General Mechanic's Automotive Tool Kit

Before performing any maintenance procedure,

be sure circuit breaker CB1 is in the OFF

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position.

Ensure carrier is blocked (M1059 version).

Materials

Read and understand all WARNINGS for fuel.

Dry Cleaning Solvent (Item 4, App E)

Ensure a fully charged fire extinguisher is on-

Rags (Item 11, App E)

hand for possible use.

Equipment Condition

Fuel is drained from fuel/filter water separator

REMOVAL

NOTES

Following procedures apply to one fuel filter/water separator filter element.

Both are removed and installed the same way.

M1059 version fuel filter/water separators are mounted on the armor shields.

Remove fuel element (1) and attached bowl assembly (2) from fuel filter/water separator (3). Ensure

the gasket crimped on fuel element top surface is attached to fuel element.

Remove bowl assembly (2) and gasket (4) from filter element (1). Retain gasket (4) and bowl

assembly (2) for later reuse. Clean bowl assembly with clean rags and dry cleaning solvent (Items 4

and 11, App E).

Discard used filter element (1). Dispose of fuel filter element IAW Unit SOP.

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