42946 Mercury LEVER, THROTTLE

Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for detailed information on the standards of cleanliness that must be observed during ALL work on the fuel system.
If necessary, install a new fuel filter element to canister (2). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace" for the correct procedure.
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Typical example
Table 1
Specifications for 359-3485 Filter Gp - Fuel    
Callout     Part Number     Part Name     Specification Description    
1     363-5084     Liquid Level Sensor Gp     Torque to...................Hand tight    
3     367-6363     Hose Connector     Torque to...................
17 N m (13 lb ft)    
4     6I-0654     Bolt     Torque to...................
44 N m (32 lb ft)    
5     367-6363     Hose Connector     Torque to...................
17 N m (13 lb ft)    
6     367-6363     Hose Connector     Torque to...................
17 N m (13 lb ft)    Removal Procedure
Table 2
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     370-8376     Cap Kit     1    
Ensure that all adjustments and repairs that are carried out to the fuel system are performed by authorized personnel that have the correct training.Before beginning ANY work on the fuel system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information and High Pressure Fuel Lines" for safety information. Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for detailed information on the standards of cleanliness that must be observed during ALL work on the fuel system.
Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position.
Turn the fuel supply to the OFF position.
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Make temporary identification marks on the plastic tube assemblies in order to show the correct position of the plastic tube assemblies.
Place a suitable container below the fuel filter base in order to catch any fuel that might be spilled.
Disconnect plastic tube assembly (2), plastic tube assembly (4), and plastic tube assembly (5) from the assembly of primary fuel filter (3) .
Use Tooling (A) in order to plug the plastic tube assemblies with new plugs. Use Tooling (A) in order to cap the ports in the primary fuel filter with new caps.
Disconnect the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) harness assembly from the connection on harness assembly (6) for water in fuel switch (7) .
Remove bolts (1) and remove the assembly of primary fuel filter (3) from the mounting bracket.
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If necessary, follow Step 9.a through Step 9.e in order to disassembly the assembly of primary fuel filter (3) .
Remove connection (8) and remove O-ring seal (9) (not shown).
Remove connection (12) and remove O-ring seal (10) (not shown).
Remove connection (13) and remove O-ring seal (11) (not shown).
Remove water in fuel switch (7) and remove O-ring seal (15) (not shown).
Remove the filter element from fuel filter canister (14). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace" for the correct procedure.Installation Procedure
Ensure that all adjustments and repairs that are carried out to the fuel system are performed by authorized personnel that have the correct training.Before beginning ANY work on the fuel system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information and High Pressure Fuel Lines" for safety information. Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for detailed information on the standards of cleanliness that must be observed during ALL work on the fuel system.
Ensure that the fuel filter base is clean and free from damage. If necessary, replace the complete fuel filter base and filter assembly.
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