2001 Ford F350 7.3L Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 20
2001 Ford F350 Manual
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General maintenance information Installation - Econoline only The engine will not run properly if the fuel filter is not installed in housing. 1. Apply a coating of clean diesel fuel to the new fuel filter o-ring. 2. Install new fuel filter o-ring onto fuel filter element. 3. Install new fuel filter and o-ring into the fuel filter housing. 4. Tighten cap onto fuel filter housing slowly, allowing fuel to soak into the fuel filter element. Tighten cap until it contacts the housing. 5. Install the resonator and resonator bolt. 6. Install the turbocharger heat shield, then the three bolts on the turbocharger heat shield. 7. Connect the air inlet tube to the resonator, then tighten the clamp on the air inlet tube. 8. Install the air cleaner(s), close the air cleaner cover, then close the four retaining clamps on the air cleaner assembly. 9. Connect the battery ground cable, then all electrical connectors, vacuum tubes and fasteners as necessary for installation. 10. Install the engine appearance cover. After replacing the fuel filter, the engine will purge the trapped air as it runs. The engine may run roughly and smoke until the air is completely eliminated. Using a fuel which has more than average impurities may require the fuel filter to be replaced more frequently than the service interval specifies. 20