How do I change a fuel filter on a 04 Dodge 2500 Ram diesel?
Answer REMOVAL Refer to maintenance schedules in this manual, or the owners manual for recommended fuel filter replacement intervals. Draining water from fuel filter/water separator housing: The housing drain valve (FILTER HOUSING) serves two purposes. One is to partially drain the filter housing of excess water. The other is to completely drain the housing for fuel filter, drain valve, heater element, water-in-fuel sensor replacement or transfer pump replacement. The filter housing should be partially drained whenever the water-in-fuel warning lamp remains illuminated. (Note that lamp will be illuminated for approximately two seconds when ignition key is initially placed in ON position for a bulb check). A drain hose (FILTER HOUSING) is located at the bottom of drain valve. Place drain pan under drain hose. With engine not running, rotate drain valve handle counter-clockwise (rearward) to OPEN (DRAIN) position. Hold drain valve open until all water and contaminants have been removed a
