31640 5 Mercury TRIM TAB (USE WITH GEAR HOUSING W/ANODES)

Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 388-1289 Capping 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 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 the plastic tube assembly from connecting (1). Use Tooling (A) in order to plug the plastic tube assemblies. Use Tooling (A) in order to cap the connection (1).
Disconnect the plastic tube assembly from connecting (2). Use Tooling (A) in order to plug the plastic tube assemblies. Use Tooling (A) in order to cap the connection (2).
Disconnect the Original Equipment Manufactures (OEM) harness assembly (6) from water in fuel sensor (5).
Remove bolts (2) (not shown) and remove the assembly of primary fuel filter (4) from the mounting bracket.
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If necessary, follow Step 9.a through Step 9.g in order to disassembly the assembly of primary fuel filter (4).
Remove vent screw assembly (7) and remove O-ring seal (8). Use Tooling (A) in order to plug the primary fuel filter (4). Use Tooling (A) in order to cap vent screw assembly (7).
Remove connection (1) and remove O-ring seal (10). Use Tooling (A) in order to plug the primary fuel filter (4). Use Tooling (A) in order to cap connection (1).
Remove connection (2) and remove O-ring seal (13). Use Tooling (A) in order to plug the primary fuel filter (4). Use Tooling (A) in order to cap connection (1).
Remove plug (12) and remove O-ring seal (13). Use Tooling (A) in order to plug the primary fuel filter (4).
Remove plug (15) and remove O-ring seal (14). Use Tooling (A) in order to plug the primary fuel filter (4).
Remove water in fuel sensor (6) and remove O-ring seal (17).
Remove the filter element from fuel filter canister (16). 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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If necessary, follow Step 2.a through Step 2.i in order to assembly primary fuel filter (1).
Install a new filter element to fuel filter canister (16). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace" for the correct procedure.
Remove cap from connection (1). Install a new O-ring seal (10) to connection (1).
Remove plug from primary fuel filter (4). Install connection (1) to primary fuel filter (4). Tighten the connection to a torque of 20 N m (177 lb in).
Remove cap from connection (2). Install a new O-ring seal (13) to connection (2).
Remove plug from primary fuel filter (4). Install connection (2) to primary fuel filter (4). Tighten the connection to a torque of 20 N m (177 lb in).
Install a new O-ring seal (13) to plug (12). Install plug (12) to primary fuel filter (4). Tighten the plug to a torque of 20 N m (177 lb in).
Install a new O-ring seal (14) to plug (15). Install plug (15) to primary fuel filter (4). Tighten the plug to a torque of 20 N m (177 lb in).
Remove cap from vent screw assembly (7). Install a new O-ring seal (8) to vent screw assembly (7). Install vent screw assembly (7) to primary fuel filter (4). Tighten the vent screw assembly securely.
Install a new O-ring seal (17) to water in fuel sensor (5). Install water in fuel sensor (5) to primary fuel filter (4). Tighten water in fuel sensor (5) hand tight.
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Position the assembly of primary fuel filter (4) onto the mounting bracket.
Install bolts (3) (not shown) to the assembly of primary fuel filter (4). Tighten the bolts to a torque of 50 N m (37 lb ft).
Ensure that the plastic tube assemblies are installed in the original positions. Failure to connect the plastic tube assemblies to the correct ports will allow contamination to enter the fuel system. Serious damage to the engine will result if contaminated fuel enters the fuel system.
Remove plug from the plastic tube assembly. Remove cap from connecting (1) on primary fuel filter (4). Connect the plastic tube assembly to connecting (1) on primary fuel filter (4).
Remove plug from the plastic tube assembly. Remove cap from connecting (2) on primary fuel filter (4). Connect the plastic tube assembly to connecting (2) on primary fuel filter (4).
Connect the OEM harness assembly (6) to water in fuel sensor (5).
Turn the fuel supply to t