Fuel filter replacement

[WilliamU]

O. K. guys, this is an easy question for you. How do you change the fuel filter on a 2003 Dodge? This is my first diesel, so just want to aquire knowledge before jumping in. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Grayhackle]

I believe it was Dean Upson that posted these instructions a while back. Saved them for my first change.



Quote from Dean



1. Drain the fuel.

2. Remove top from canister with a 1 1/8" wrench. Don't use the square drive hole, you will crack the top.

3. Remove old filter and discard the old O ring.

4. Wipe out canister with clean lint free rag or towel.

5. Put in new filter.

6. Put oil or diesel fuel on the new O ring and replace top of canister. It will turn a bit hard because of the seal. I just get mine "snug". Do not prime the canister.

7. At this point, make sure the drain is closed.

8. Turn key to "start" but just hit it without starting vehicle.

You will hear the fuel pumping into the cannister for about 22

seconds. I do this a second time, I don't know that it is

necessary.

9. Start truck and let run for a minute or so, check for leaks around cylinder and you are done. Pretty simple.





This is a very simple operation, just be aware that the top turns hard at first and when tightening up because of the o ring and the prime with the start function. Good luck .



Dean

 

[WilliamU]

Thanks, I was not sure about the draining and priming. This helps alot.

 

[bighammer]

BTW, step one is drain fuel from the filter housing. My first change was a bit delayed because I opened the drain and nothing came out. I found out that sometimes you need to open the drain and turn the key on for a few seconds to build some pressure to get it flowing the first time.