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Replace Secondary Fuel Filter Element and Prime Fuel System

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What happens here

Locate the secondary fuel filter canister, which typically contains a replaceable paper element. Loosen the screw at the top of the filter housing with a screwdriver. Carefully open the canister and remove the old paper filter element, being mindful of any remaining fuel. Clean the inside of the canister thoroughly. Install the new filter element, ensuring it's properly seated. Close the canister and tighten the retaining screw. Afterward, bleed the fuel system by locating the bleed screw on the fuel pump. Loosen the bleed screw and operate the manual priming pump (if present) or crank the engine until a steady stream of fuel (without air bubbles) flows from the bleed screw. Tighten the bleed screw.

Goal: Install a new secondary fuel filter element and remove air from the fuel lines.

Tools and materials

  • New Secondary Fuel Filter Element Bosch — Filtering diesel fuel
  • Rag — Cleaning and wiping spills
  • Screwdriver — Loosening the screw on the secondary fuel filter housing
  • Small Container — Catching fuel during bleeding
  • Wrench — Loosening/tightening the bleed screw
  • Fresh Diesel Fuel — Priming the fuel system