Extract Old Seals: Carefully pry the old oil seals out from the bearing carrier housing
Turn the ignition key to the "on" position (without starting the engine) several times to prime the fuel system
Remove Old Filter: Use an oil filter wrench to loosen and remove the old filter
This is a specialized installation tool for seating the aluminum retainer ring inside the U-joint bellows on various Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives
Start the engine and inspect the filter area for any fuel leaks
Fuel Filter Kit – Fits MerCruiser 2.5L, 3.0L, 3.7L, 4.3L Sterndrive Engines (Replaces 35-803897Q1, 8M0046752) family-mercury-v-115-dfi-2-5l Extract Old Seals: Carefully pryFuel Filter Kit Fits MerCruiser 2. 5L, 3. 0L, 3. 7L, 4. 3L Sterndrive Engines This fuel filter kit is designed for a range of MerCruiser 2. 5L, 3. 0L, 3. 7L, and 4. 3L 4 stroke sterndrive engines, covering specific models manufactured from the 1980s through the 2000s. It serves as a direct replacement for filters located within the lower canister of the mechanical fuel pump. This kit is a direct replacement for MerCruiser part numbers 35 803897Q1,