ar4720i2000a

Remove/install fuel prefilter with water separator

Type ar · topic 47.20 · version 0100 · 2007-04-13

Applies to: ENGINE 904.941 in MODEL 684.482

Where it sits

Function group 1 Engine › 47 Fuel system, powertrain energy supply › 47.20 Fuel pump, filter — Series 684 (models 482) · Series 904 (models 941)

EinPAS 16 Fuel/power supply to engine › 16.10 Fuel supply › 16.10.32 Feed unit/pump — Series 684 (models 482) · Series 904 (models 941)

EinPAS 16 Fuel/power supply to engine › 16.10 Fuel supply › 16.10.41 Filter/water separator — Series 684 (models 482) · Series 904 (models 941)

AR47.20-I-2000A

Remove/install fuel prefilter with water separator

22.3.07

ENGINE 904.941 in MODEL 684.482

Remove/install fuel prefilter with water separator

N47.20-2109-08

1 Filter element

3 Filter head

2 Water separation vessel

Removing

Danger!

Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running

Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

Danger!

Risk of explosion caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel and risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel

No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.
Only pour fuels into suitable and appropriately marked containers.

Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.

AS47.00-Z-0001-01A

1

Remove vent screw on filter head (3)

2

Open exhaust valve on
water separation vessel (2) and drain off fuel-water mixture

Dispose of the water/fuel mixture in accordance with the relevant environmental laws and regulations.

3

Remove water separator (2) from filter element (1)

4

Unscrew filter element (1) from filter head (3)

If filter element was replaced:

Dispose of filter element as per legally stipulated environmental regulations.

5

Clean water separator (2), check for damage and replace if necessary

Ensure cleanliness of the groove for the seal ring.

Install

6

Coat seal rings with engine oil

Use new sealing rings.

7

Screw water separator (2) with seal ring by hand onto filter element (1)

8

Place filter element (1) with seal ring on filter head (3) and tighten by hand

Do not use any tool when tightening the filter element otherwise it can be damaged.

9

Close exhaust valve on
water separator (2)

Bleeding

10

Actuate pushbutton of the manual fuel pump integrated in the filter head (3) until the fuel comes out bubble-free at the bleed screw

11

Tighten bleed screw and actuate manual fuel pump until an increased resistance is noticeable

12

Start engine and allow to idle

The fuel system is bled automatically.

Checking

13

Check fuel prefilter for leaks

In case of leakage perform appropriate remedial action.

14

Turn off engine

Referenced documents