Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual page 56

MAINTENANCE
REMOVAL
Refer to Precautions BEFORE proceeding.
NOTE: Place a suitable container under fuel filter to catch contaminated fuel and/or water
1. 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.
2. Remove the drain cap and O-ring from bottom of the existing filter. Note position of
O-ring seal.
3. Inspect and replace damaged components.
Page 1B-26
a - Locking Ring
b - Filter Element
NOTICE
a
b
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