Diesel Fuel Filters/Water Separator - Jeep 2014 Grand Cherokee User Manual

DIESEL
Water In Fuel Message
• If a Water In Fuel message or
sounds five times, the fuel/water separator will need to be drained immediately to
prevent engine damage.
• Refer to "Draining Fuel Water Separator" in this guide for draining instructions or
see your dealer.

DIESEL FUEL FILTERS/WATER SEPARATOR

Draining Fuel/Water Separator
• If the "Water in Fuel" indicator light
is illuminated and an audible
chime is heard five times, you should
stop the engine and drain the water
from the separator.
• The best access to this water drain
valve is from under the vehicle.
• The drain valve is located on the
bottom of the Fuel Filter and Water
Separator assembly which is located
on the left side of the vehicle in front of
the fuel tank.
• Loosen the drain valve (located on the
bottom of the filter assembly) then
turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position to allow any accumulated water to
drain.
• When clean fuel is visible, close the drain and switch the ignition to the OFF position.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Fuel Filter Replacement
1. Ensure engine is turned off.
2. Place drain pan under the fuel filter assembly.
3. Open the water drain valve, and let any accumulated water drain.
4. Close the water drain valve.
5. Remove using a socket. Rotate counterclockwise for removal. Remove used o-ring
and discard it.
6. Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and dispose of according to
your local regulations.
7. Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the lid and housing.
8. Install new o-ring back into ring groove on the filter housing and lubricate with
clean engine oil.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 to service second filter in fuel filter assembly.
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indicator appears in the cluster and a chime