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5. Close the water drain valve.

Fuel Filter Assembly

6. Wipe clean the underside of the filter housing to prevent contamination from entering fuel
system during service.
7. Remove the fuel filter cap and filter from the housing using a socket. Rotate counter -
clockwise for removal.
Fuel Filter Assembly

8. Remove the used fuel filter cartridge from the cap and dispose of according to your local
regulations.
9. Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the cap and housing. 10. Lubricate o-ring on the cap with clean engine
oil.
11. Install the new fuel filter cartridge onto the cap.
12. Insert the cap and filter into the housing with clockwise rotation, use a socket to tighten.
13. After engine start, verify the fuel filter cap does not leak.
PRIMING IF THE ENGINE HAS RUN OUT
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F FUEL — DIESEL ENGINE

1. Add a substantial amount of fuel to the tank,
approximately 2 to 5 gal (8L to 19L).

2. Push ignition switch twice without your foot on brake to put vehicle in RUN position. This will
activate the in tank fuel pump for approxi -
mately 30 seconds. Repeat this process twice.
1 — Water Drain Valve
1 — Fuel Filter Cap
2 — Socket Adapter
CAUTION!
Take care when handling the new fuel filter to
prevent contamination from entering the fuel
system.
WARNING!
Do not open the high pressure fuel system with
the engine running. Engine operation causes
high fuel pressure. High pressure fuel spray can
cause serious injury or death.

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.......................................................... 420Exhaust Gas Caution..................................... 331Exhaust Gas Cautions.................................... 331Exhaust System................................... 331, 376Exterior Lights......................................... 56, 330
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Fabric Care.................................................... 413Fabric Top...................................................... 413Family Alerts.................................................. 271Fastener Bin.................................................... 70Filters Air Cleaner................................................. 366Air Conditioning.................................. 68, 373Engine Fuel............................................... 368Engine Oil........................................ 366, 424Engine Oil Disposal................................... 366FlashersHazard Warning......................................... 332Turn Signal................................................ 330Turn Signals.................................... 394, 395Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 58Flooded Engine Starting................................ 147Fluid Capacities............................................. 423Fluid Leaks.................................................... 330Fluid LevelManual Transmission................................ 381Fluid Level Checks......................................... 380Brake........................................................ 380Engine Oil.................................................. 364
Fluid, Brake.................................................. 426Fog Lights..................................... 58, 140, 394Fog Lights, Service........................................ 394Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 43Folding Rear Seats........................................... 44Folding Windshield....................................... 106Forward Collision Warning................... 139, 291Four Wheel Drive.......................................... 161Operation................................................. 161Shifting..................................................... 161System..................................................... 161Four Wheel Drive Operation.......................... 163Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 332Freedom Panels............................................... 97Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 349Front Axle (Differential)................................. 380Front Door Removal
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.................................. 28Front View Camera....................................... 190Fuel...................................................... 419, 421Adding............................................. 191, 192Additives................................................... 419Clean Air................................................... 419Ethanol..................................................... 420Filler Cap (Gas Cap)......................... 136, 191Filter......................................................... 368Gasoline................................................... 419Materials Added....................................... 419Methanol.................................................. 420Octane Rating.................................. 419, 424Requirements.................................. 421, 423
Specifications.................................. 421, 424Tank Capacity........................................... 423Fuel Filter Replacement................................ 369Fuel System Cautions................................... 420Fueling................................................. 191, 192Fuses............................................................ 382
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).....................52Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................... 191, 192Gasoline Instrument Clusters
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................. 118Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 419Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 419Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 419GaugesVoltage...................................................... 149Gear Ranges........................................ 154, 157Glass Cleaning.............................................. 417Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 197GVWR............................................................ 196
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Half-Door Installation.......................................35Half-Doors — If Equipped
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...........................36Hard Top..........................................................82Hard Top Front Panel(s) Removal
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..............95Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 332Head Restraints...............................................48

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