How do I replace my 2004 dodge diesel fuel filter?

honeybs

Take old filter out, put new filter back.

beekeep

nosey

That's pretty much what the book says but in much fewer words. You should be
a technical writer.

Fuel Filter Replacement:
The fuel filter is located inside of the fuel filter housing.
Removal:
(a) Clean all debris from around canister.
(b) Remove filter lid using a socket. Attach socket to large hex on top of
lid. Rotate counter-clockwise for removal. Remove o-ring. Discard o-ring.
(c) Remove filter element by twisting element sideways from filter lid.

Installation:
(a) Thoroughly clean inside of filter housing, filter cap and all related
components.
(b) Install new o-ring to canister lid and lubricate o-ring with clean
engine oil.
(c) Position new element to canister lid. Place this assembly into canister
by rotating clockwise.
(d) Tighten cap to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque. Do not overtighten cap.


Standard Procedure - Fuel System Priming

A certain amount of air becomes trapped in the fuel system when fuel system
components on the supply and/or high-pressure side are serviced or replaced.
Fuel system priming is accomplished using the electric fuel transfer (lift)
pump. Servicing or replacing fuel system components will not require fuel
system priming. The fuel transfer (lift) pump is self-priming: When the key
is first turned on (without cranking engine), the pump operates for
approximately 1 to 2 second and then shuts off. The pump will also operate
for up to 25 seconds after the starter is quickly engaged, and then
disengaged without allowing the engine to start. The pump shuts off
immediately if the key is on and the engine stops running.

(1) Turn key to CRANK position and quickly release key to ON position before
engine starts. This will operate fuel transfer pump for approximately 25
seconds.
(2) Crank engine. If the engine does not start after 25 seconds, turn key
OFF. Repeat previous step until engine starts.
(3) Fuel system priming is now completed.
(4) Attempt to start engine. If engine will not start, proceed to following
steps. When engine does start, it may run erratically and be noisy for a few
minutes. This is a normal condition.

CAUTION: Do not engage the starter motor for more than 30 seconds at a time.
Allow two minutes between cranking intervals.
--
Ken

tom lawrence

Put a drain pan under the clear tube sticking down, just above the front
axle (assuming 4x4). Flip the yellow lever on the base of the fuel filter
canister (located low on the rear of the engine on the driver's side). Now,
take a 1-1/8" socket wrench, and remove the black plastic cap from the top
of the fuel filter canister. Remove the cap, with the filter attached. I
then like to spray the inside of the canister with some brake cleaner - this
will flush any gunk down the drain,and will also clean off the Water In Fuel
sensor prongs.

Remove the old filter from the cap, remove the old O-ring, and put a new
O-ring (included with the filter) back on the cap. Lube the o-ring with
some diesel fuel. Snap the new filter back onto the cap (with the hole in
the center of the filter facing away from the cap), and re-install the new
filter. Tughten the filter cap by hand, then tighten it with the socket
wrench, just until the black cap and gray body are touching. DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN... you'll crack it.

Flip the yellow drain lever back to the closed position. Put the key in the
ignition, turn to 'ON', then just bump it to 'START' and release
immediately. This will cause the fuel pump to run for 30 seconds or so.
Once the fuel pump stops running, do this once more, then, start the engine.
Let it idle for a minute or so, until you hear the engine stumble (it may
even stall - this is just the air being purged out- not to worry. If it
stalls, just re-start it). Make sure you've got no leaks, remove the drain
pan, and you're done.

tom lawrence

Basically

mike simmons

I write a repair order and give it to Charley and say "Hey Charley, would
you please change the fuel filter in my truck?".

Works every time!

;^)

Mike

christopher thompson

CHEATER!!!!!

--
Chris

mike simmons

He...he...he... I only do that when I get lazy.....

;^)

Mike

denny

And I suppose you give yourself a bit of a discount when you book the RO
too.... <BG>

Denny

tom lawrence

And you get lazy, what, about every 12,000 miles?