Fuel Filter; Fuel Filter - Replacement - MTU 12V4000C*5 series Operating Instructions Manual

8.9 Fuel Filter

8.9.1 Fuel filter – Replacement
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Filter wrench
Engine oil
Easy-change filter
WARNING
Fuels are combustible and explosive.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses / facial protection.
Fuel filter – Replacement
1. Provide suitable container to collect escaping
fuel.
2. Remove easy-change filter (2) with filter
wrench.
3. Clean sealing face on filter head (1).
4. Apply a thin film of engine oil to the seal (ar-
row) on easy-change filter (2).
5. Screw on easy-change filter (2) by hand until
the seal makes contact with the filter head
and tighten by hand.
6. Replace other easy-change filters in the same
way.
7. Vent fuel system (→ Page 182).
Part No.
F30379104
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
MS15041/03E 2018-08 | Fuel Filter | 185
Qty.
1
2