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3-34. FUEL FILTER DRAIN HOSE AND VALVE REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
General mechanic’s tool kit:
One mechanic
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
One assistant
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Locknut (Appendix G, Item 58)
Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-280-10).
Manual References
General Safety Instructions
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Do not perform this procedure near fire, flames, or
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sparks.
W A R N I N G
a. Removal
Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform this procedure
near fire, flames, or sparks. Severe injury or death will result.
CAUTION
Cover or plug all open hoses and connections immediately after
disconnection to prevent contamination. Remove all plugs prior to
connection.
N O TE
For fuel filter drain valve replacement, perform steps 5 and 6 only.
Have drainage container ready to catch fuel.
1. Loosen clamp (2) and disconnect fuel filter drain hose (8) from fuel filter assembly (1).
2. Loosen clamp (7) and disconect drain hose (8) from fuel filter drain valve (6).
3. Remove locknut (5), capscrew (11), clamp (4) and drain hose (8) from cowl panel (3). Discard
locknut (5).
4. Remove capscrew (10), drain hose (8) and clamp (9) from panel (3).
5. Remove nut (13) and fuel filter drain valve (6) from bracket (12).
b. Installation
N O TE
For fuel filter drain valve replacement, perform steps 5 and 6 only.
1. Install drain hose (8) and clamp (4) to cowl panel (3) with capscrew (11) and locknut (5).
2. Install clamp (9) and drain hose (8) to panel (3) with capscrew (10).
3. Connect drain hose (8) to fuel filter drain valve (6) with clamp (7).
4. Connect drain hose (8) to fuel filter assembly (1) with clamp (2).
5. Install fuel filter drain valve (6) to bracket (12) with nut (13).
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