Water Separating Fuel Filter; Removal; Installation - Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22

Water Separating Fuel Filter

Removal

1. Disconnect battery cables from battery.
NOTE: Use a suitable container to catch excess fuel.
2. Twist locking ring by hand. Remove water separating fuel filter and sealing ring from
mounting bracket. Do NOT use a filter wrench.
IMPORTANT: Element cannot be cleaned and reused. It must be replaced.
3. Remove the drain cap and O-ring from bottom of the existing filter. Note position of
O-ring seal. Inspect and replace damaged components.
4. Discard filter and sealing ring.

Installation

1. Install O-ring and drain cap on new filter.
90-860074--1 FEBRUARY 2002
d
c
a - Locking Ring
b - Filter Element
c - Drain Cap
d - O-ring
b
a - O-ring Seal
b - Drain Cap
FUEL DELIVERY PUMP AND FUEL FILTER
a
70161
a
b
75579
b
70160
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