Detroit Diesel EPA04 Series 40 Operator's Manual page 95

Figure 26 Fuel Pro 382E Fuel
Processor Assembly
Replace the element as follows:
1. Shut down the engine and allow
it to cool.
2. With the engine at ambient
temperature and cool to the touch,
place a suitable container under
the filter.
3. A fuel shutoff valve may be
installed on the discharge side of
the fuel filter. If installed, turn the
handle on the shutoff valve to the
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closed position (perpendicular to
the valve).
4. Open the drain valve at the base
of the fuel processor and drain the
fuel until it is below the bottom
of the filter in the see-thru cover.
Close the drain valve. The fuel
may be returned to the tank.
5. Using filter collar/vent cap
wrench part number 232002 or
equivalent, remove the collar
by turning counter-clockwise.
Remove the cover, filter spring
and cover seal ring by lifting
straight up and over the filter
element.
6. Remove the element from the
center stud (fuel outlet pipe)
by pulling upward and twisting
slightly.
NOTE:
Current filter elements include an
integral sealing grommet. If a former
element is replaced, make sure the
separate sealing grommet is removed
from the center stud before installing
the new element.
7. Dispose of the used element and
grommet in an environmentally
responsible manner, according
to federal (EPA) and/or state
recommendations.
8. Check to make sure the sealing
grommet is included in the base
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