398 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and
Replacement — Diesel Engine
Follow the recommended maintenance
intervals as shown in the Maintenance
Schedule in this section.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal
1. L
oosen the fasteners from the engine air
c
leaner filter cover using a suitable tool.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
2. Lift the engine air cleaner filter cover to
a
ccess the engine air cleaner filter.
3. Remove the engine air cleaner filter from
t
he housing assembly.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation
NOTE:
Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is
pr
esent before replacing the engine air cleaner
filter.
1. Install the engine air cleaner filter into the
h
ousing assembly with the engine air
cleaner filter inspection surface facing
downward.
2. Tighten engine air cleaner filter cover
f
asteners using a suitable tool.
DRAINING FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR
F
ILTER — DIESEL ENGINE
The fuel/water separator housing is located
inside the left frame rail in front of the fuel tank.
The best access to this water drain valve is from
under the vehicle.
1 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
2 — Fasteners
1 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
2 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter
CAUTION!
Do not drain the fuel/water separator filter
when the engine is running.
Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving
surfaces. Drain the filter into an appro-
priate container.