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Abstract

The present invention discloses a drain assembly for securement over the sump opening of a filter cartridge that allows service personnel to drain water from the cartridge sump where access from directly beneath the cartridge is obstructed. The drain assembly includes a drain extension that effectively shifts the drain outlet from directly beneath the cartridge to a position radially outward of the cartridge housing side wall. The filter cartridge and drain assembly include locating features which cooperate to define an installed orientation of the drain extension and outlet relative to the cartridge housing. Defining the installed orientation of the drain assembly relative to the housing ensures that the drain valve member and outlet are accessible to service personnel while the cartridge is installed on the vehicle.

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First Claim