DAF CF65 Series Service Manual page 293

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CF65/75/85 series
4.11 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, FUEL PREFILTER/WATER SEPARATOR
FILTER ELEMENT
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When removing the fuel prefilter/
water separator, a quantity of fuel
will escape. Collect the fuel to avoid
the risk of fire.
Version: Racor
Removing the fuel prefilter/water separator
filter element
1. Drain the fuel from the filter element by
unscrewing the bleed plug (2) and opening
the drain plug (8).
2. If fitted, disconnect the water sensor (6) and
the heating element (7) connectors.
3. Remove the filter element (4) and the bottom
cover (5). Clean the O-ring seal.
Installing the fuel prefilter/water separator
filter element
1. Apply a film of engine oil to the O-ring and
the new sealing ring.
2. Fit the bottom cover (5) onto the new filter
element (4).
3. Fit the bottom cover (5) together with the new
filter element (4) to the filter housing (3).
4. Hand-tighten the new filter.
5. If fitted, attach the water sensor and heating
element connectors.
6. Check whether the drain plug (8) is tight.
7. Open the air-bleeder plug (2) a couple of
turns.
8. Operate the primer pump (1) until fuel comes
out of the air-bleeder plug.
9. Close the air-bleeder plug (2).
10. Start the engine and check for leaks. If
necessary, retighten the filter element (4) by
hand.
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