Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

WARNING: Do not smoke while working on fuel system. Keep open flame away from your work area.

The fuel filter should be replaced every 4 years or 60,000 miles (96,000 km), whichever comes first, or whenever the fuel pressure drops below the specified value (324 - 363 kPa (3.3 - 3.7 kgf/cm2, 47 - 53 psi) with the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose disconnected) after making sure that the fuel pump and the fuel pressure regulator are OK.

1. Place a shop towel under and around the fuel filter.
2. Relieve fuel pressure. Fuel Pressure Release
3. Remove the 12 mm banjo bolt and the fuel feed pipe from the filter.
4. Remove the fuel filter clamp and fuel filter.
5. When assembling, use new washers as shown.