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4. Install the prefilter into the fuel filter module.
5. Turn the cap counterclockwise until a click sound is made, then turn
clockwise and hand-tighten.
6. Torque prefilter cap to 55 to 60 N·m (41 to 44 ft·lb).
7. Once all required filters have been changed, prime the fuel system.
Refer to section "Priming the Fuel System - KM63 GEN2 - Two-Filter
System"
Refer to section "Priming the Fuel System - KM59 GEN1 - Two-Filter
System"
Removal of the Water Coalescer/Final Filter - Two-Filter System
Remove the water coalescer/final filter as follows:
NOTICE: Do not tilt the water coalescer/final filter when removing it from
the housing. Possible damage to the water coalescer/final filter or stand
pipe may occur.
1. Using a 36mm socket, unscrew the water coalescer/final filter cap.
2. Pull the cap and water coalescer/final filter straight up and allow the fuel to
drain back.
3. Remove the water coalescer/final filter (2) from the water coalescer/final
filter cap (1) by placing the filter on a solid surface with the drain back plug
location at 12 o’clock (3) and apply pressure on the water coalescer/final
filter cap at an angle.
How to Procedures
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