TURBOCHARGER GP 2564514 - Caterpillar

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The fuel system filter/water separator element is located in the engine compartment.
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Open the engine access door.
Open the drain on the water separator bowl (3). Allow the water and fuel to drain into a suitable container.
Support the fuel filter/water separator element and rotate the locking ring (1) counterclockwise. Remove the primary filter/water separator.
Remove the water separator bowl (2) from the bottom of the fuel filter/water separator.Note: The water separator bowl is reusable. Do not discard the water separator bowl.
Inspect the O-ring seal of the water separator bowl for damage. Replace the O-ring seal, if necessary.
Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean diesel fuel or lubricate the O-ring seal with motor oil. Place the seal in the water separator bowl.
Spin the water separator bowl onto the new element by hand until the fuel filter/water separator is snug. Do not use tools to tighten the fuel filter/water separator element to the bowl.
Clean the filter mounting base.
Install the new element. Rotate the locking ring clockwise in order to fasten the filter to the mounting base.
Prime the fuel system in order to fill the fuel filter/water separator element with fuel. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime".
Close the engine access door.