Remove water from fuel system water separator - AP47.20-P-0794A
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ENGINE 642 in MODEL 164, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 251
with water separator
| Removing | |||
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| Risk of explosion caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel. | No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing when handling fuel. |
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A | |
| Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by handling hot or glowing objects. | Wear safety gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. | AS00.00-Z-0002-01A | |
| 1 | Turn key in ignition lock to position "0" | ||
| 2 | Remove upper engine cover | AR01.10-P-2405GZB | |
| 3.1 | Fit hose to screw plug (1) and release screw plug (1) | Fuel filter with screw plug (1) Only loosen screw plug (1), do not remove. |
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| 3.2 | Remove plug (8) and fit hose to drain fitting | Fuel filter with plug (8) | |
| 4 | Have a second person switch on ignition | Leave ignition switched on until pure fuel flows. Collect fuel in a suitable container. |
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| 5 | Switch off ignition | ||
| Installing | |||
| 6.1 | Tighten screw plug (1) and detach hose from screw plug (1) | Fuel filter with screw plug (1) | |
| 6.2 | Detach hose and fit plug (8) to drain fitting | Fuel filter with plug (8) Replace O-ring and plug (8)! |
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| Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns from working on the vehicle as it is being started or when the engine is running | Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. |
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A | |
| 7 | Start engine and check fuel system for leaks | Allow engine to run for at least 3 minutes. | |
| 8 | Reinstall engine cover | Ignition switched off. | AR01.10-P-2405GZB |