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John Deere — Remove Fuel Filter Heads

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Procedure

  1. 1. Clean exterior of filter assemblies.
  2. 2. Drain water and contaminants from filters into a suitable container.
  3. 3. Disconnect WIF sensor connector from bottom of filter.
  4. 4. Disconnect fuel temperature sensor connector from filter head.
  5. 5. Remove filter elements using suitable filter wrench.
  6. 6. Disconnect all fuel hoses and lines from fittings on filter heads.
  7. 7. Remove 2 capscrews (A) from each filter head and remove heads from mounting bracket on engine. Install Fuel Filter Heads
  8. 1. Loosely install filter heads to filter mounting bracket. Do not tighten cap screws.
  9. 2. Loosely connect fuel lines and hoses to fuel filter head fittings. Do not tighten.
  10. 3. Tighten filter heads to mounting bracket on engine to specification.

Source: manual:CTM255.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.