Installation of the filter element to the filter head first in lieu of the filter bowl firstor vice versa will not impact/result in a safety hazard due to the incorporation ofthe internal mating tapered outlet fitting/nipple within the filter head. The matingfitting/nipple will properly align with the filter element when you install the filterbowl to the filter head. The element can fall to the bottom of the bowl withoutsupport. If you install the filter element to the filter head first, you must hold itwith your fingers during installation. Then you can continue to push the filter bowlupward and tighten it. This make sure that the filter element correctly aligns withthe filter head.