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Fuel injection system
Repair Instructions
Fuel filter, replacement
(19A-01)
1
Carefully clean the outside of the fuel filter unit.
Slacken off the bleed screw (A1) located above the
filter, two or three turns. Slacken off the drain ar-
rangement (A2) at the bottom of the holder and
drain the fuel into a suitable container.
2
Use a strap wrench or similar to remove the filter
(B).
3
Ensure that the threaded adapter (B1) is steady in
the filter head and that the inside of the head is
clean.
4
Lightly lubricate the new holder top gasket with
fresh fuel. Install the new filter holder onto the filter
head, hand tighten only.
5
Bleed the air from the fuel filter, see operation 19A-
10.
NOTE! It is extremely important that only original
Volvo Penta filter holders are used. Using the wrong
type of holder can damage the fuel injection pump.