Perkins — Fuel Filter Base - Remove and Install

Maintenance

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Procedure

1. Turn battery disconnect switch OFF and turn fuel supply OFF.
2. Drain the secondary filter.
3. Make temporary identification marks on plastic tube assemblies (1) and (2).
4. Place container below fuel filter base to catch spilled fuel.
5. Disconnect plastic tube assemblies (1) and (2) from fuel filter base (3).
6. Use Tooling (A) to plug tube assemblies and cap connection on fuel filter base.
7. Slide locking tab to unlock and disconnect harness assembly (5) from fuel temperature sensor (4).
8. Remove canister (8) from fuel filter base (3) and remove secondary filter (7).
9. Remove nuts (6) and remove fuel filter base from mounting bracket.
10. If needed, remove bolts (11), remove fuel filter bracket (10), and remove studs (9).
11. If needed, install studs (9) to bracket and tighten to 18 N·m (159 lb in).
12. Position bracket onto valve mechanism cover, install bolts (11), tighten to 25 N·m (221 lb in).
13. Position fuel filter base on mounting bracket, install nuts (6), tighten to 25 N·m (221 lb in).
14. Install new fuel filter (7) to canister (8) and install canister to fuel filter base.
15. Connect plastic tubes, connect harness, turn fuel and battery ON, and prime fuel system.

Source: Perkins service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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