1000 series » How to renew the filter canister of the canister fuel filter

1. Thoroughly clean the outside surfaces of the fuel filter assembly.
2. Loosen the drain device at the bottom of the filter (A1) and allow the water/fuel to drain into a suitable container.
3. Use a strap wrench or similar tool to loosen the filter canister and remove the canister.
4. Ensure that the threaded adaptor (A2) is secure in the filter head and that the inside of the head is clean.
5. Lubricate lightly the top seals (A3) of the new canister with clean fuel. Fit the new canister to the filter head and tighten, by hand only.
6. Eliminate the air from the fuel system.