How do I DRAIN the fuel filter bowl after removing

1st-part of the carb is the fuel bowl
the way you can identify the bowl some carbs will have a small glass window to check the level
check if the bowl has a bolt at the bottom that will be for draining

2nd- if not you will need to remove the carb and strip it to clean it out

fuel filter problems come in slowly as in loss of power. It it just died and will not start I would be looking elsewhere for the problem. A good place to start would be the fault codes to check for cam/crank position sensor faults, immobiliser operation,timing belt condition. If you ran the fuel too low it may have air in the system that will have to be bled out. Best have an accredited diesel shop specialist look at it.

Their is a cable with a tee handle on it next to your trans dipstick , always grab the tube with one hand and pull with other or you will break the bracket that\'s attached to it . If this has been done regularly you will not have an issue , the drain tube goes down the engine on the right side and usually soaks your front axle. But if you are replacing the fuel filter you have to remove the air cleaner box and also the silencer box to access the filter . My advise is not to use drain valve , suck out as much fuel as you can and then thoroughly clean out that fuel bowl before you install the filter .I have seen many of these powerstrokes with low power issues stemming from lack of maintenance. Make sure you change your oil regularly 5-6000 miles and if you live in a cold weather state you need to use 10w30 motor craft diesel oil , it works the best with those injectors

1 Open lid/remove plastic cover over fuel bowl .

2. Open drain valve (to the left side at the bottom of the bowl) by pushing it to the left (back of the truck). You may want to attach a piece of 5/16" hose to the bottom of the drain so you can avoid a mess.

3. Unscrew the fuel bowl lid. You may need to use tools to loosen the lid, but I can usually get mine by hand. If u need to u can use a 1/2" drive ratchet to loosen the lid.

4. Remove the old fuel filter and o-ring (from the lid).

5. Close the drain valve on the fuel bowl.

6.This is optional. Fill the fuel bowl about 1/2 way with Standyne Lubricity Formula or a similar product.

7. Install the new o-ring on the lid making sure to follow the instructions for the beveled edge. Lightly coat the new o-ring with fresh diesel fuel.

8. Attach the new fuel filter to the lid.

9. Install the new filter/lid and make sure it is on straight and snug, do not over tighten!

10. Turn the key and wait for at least 10 seconds, especially if you didn't add any additive to the fuel bowl. This will allow the fuel bowl to fill before you start the engine.

You can use filters that come attached to the lid, but don't throw your lid away. You may need it if you go back to the other style filter...

That's it...your done. Hope this helps FixYa.

#1 Disconnect the battery ground cables from both batteries.#2 Drain fuel from the fuel filter into a sutable container.#3Remove the water drain tube from the bottom of the filter assembly.#4 Unscrew water separator drain bowl and remove. Remove the filter element.#5 Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.Screw a new filter element onto the filter base until seal contacts ,then tighten filter one half to 1 turn.I hope this is helpfull, good luck.

check if the drain to drain out the water from the filter housing is leaking, its a common thing to leak, the dealer will have it in stock. as far as being told what the leak is, that impossible, unless someone has actually looked and saw where the leak is from. you may need to take a small mirror and a flashight, and look at the drain with the engine running to verify the leak,.

sounds like a fuel tank inspection/flush or replacement is on the horizon.... sometimes dirty fuel has contaminated your tank or the tank itself is rusting from the inside out... either way it needs to be addressed... drain the tank analyse what gets drained for particles and water...send the tank to a radiator shop for a complete boil out/inspection....blow out the lines and replace the filter again along with the fuel bowl etc. after that all should be well?

remove and wash with diesel after which u blow dry

Fig. 7 Fuel Lines At Fuel Pump Module NOTE: The fuel filter mounts to the frame above the rear of the fuel tank. The inlet and outlet tubes are permanently attached to the filter.
REMOVAL

1. Release fuel system pressure.
2. From inside trunk, disconnect fuel pump module wiring jumper from main body harness.

• The 4 pin connector is located under the trunk mat on the left side of trunk near the base of the shock tower.
• Locate body grommet for jumper near base of rear seat. Push grommet out and feed jumper completely through hole in body.

1. Remove fuel cap slowly to release tank pressure.
2. With vehicle on a hoist, drain fuel from tank. Support fuel tank with a support such as a transmission jack stand.
3. Position a fuel approved container, with a capacity of at least 16 gallons, under the drain plug located on the bottom left edge of the tank.
4. Remove drain plug and allow fuel to drain. WARNING: Drain plug must be installed at this time as there will be 1 to 2 gallons of fuel left in the tank .
5. When tank is no longer draining, install drain plug. Tighten plug to 32 in lb .
6. Remove driver's side fuel tank strap.

• Loosen, do not remove, passenger side fuel tank strap allowing fuel tank fill neck to touch rear suspension cross-member.

WARNING: Wrap shop towels around hoses to catch any gasoline spillage .

1. Disconnect fuel lines from fuel pump module Fig. 7 . These are quick connect fittings.
2. Disconnect fuel supply line from the fuel brake module.

Fig. 8 Fuel Filter

1. Remove fuel filter Fig. 8 .

NOTE: The fuel supply (to filter) tube, return tube (to pump module) are permanently attached to the fuel filter.

• The ends of the fuel supply and return tubes have different size quick-connect fittings.
• The larger quick-connect fitting connects to the large nipple (supply side) on the fuel pump module.
• The smaller quick-connect fitting attaches to the small nipple (return side) on the fuel pump module.

Apply a light coating of clean 30 weight engine oil to the fuel filter nipples. Install fuel tubes.

1. Install fuel tank, filter and tank straps. Torque tank strap bolts to 23 Nm (250 in lbs) . Make sure pump module harness grommet is installed in body as tank is raised into position.
2. Lower vehicle and connect pump module connector.
3. Fill tank with fuel.
4. Connect negative cable to auxiliary jumper terminal.

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