a. Removal
WARNING
b. Installation
TM 9-2320-280-20-3
12-27. ARCTIC HEATER FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
This task covers
a. Removal
b. Installation
lNITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Manual References
General mechanic’s tool kit:
TM 9-2320-280-10
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Materials/Parts
General Safety Instructions
Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 44)
Do not perform this procedure near fire, flames,
or sparks.
Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform this procedure
near fire, flames, or sparks. Severe injury or death will result.
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CAUTION
Cover or plug all open hoses and connections immediately after
disconnection to prevent contamination. Remove all covers or
plugs prior to connection.
NOTE
Have drainage container ready to catch fuel.
Disconnect fuel supply line (12) from elbow (9).
Loosen clamp (2) and disconnect filter-to-heater fuel supply hose (1) from connector (7).
Remove two nuts (11), capscrews (3), washers (4), shield (10), filter assembly (8), and spacer (5) from
body (6).
Remove elbow (9) and connector (7) from filter assembly (8).
Inspect elbow (9) and connector (7) for damaged threads or cracks. Replace if cracked or damaged.
1. Apply sealing compound to threaded ends of elbow (9) and connector (7) and install elbow (9) and
connector (7) on filter assembly (8).
2. Install spacer (5), filter assembly (8), and shield (10) on body (6) with two washers (4), capscrews (3),
and nuts (11). Tighten nuts (11) to 16-30 lb-in. (2-3 N•m).
3. Connect filter-to-heater fuel supply hose (1) to connector (7) with clamp (2).
4. Connect fuel supply line (12) to elbow (9).
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