Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

In-Line Fuel Filter:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire and personal injury when the fuel line is disconnected, cover the fuel line with a shop cloth to collect the fuel, and then place the cloth in an approved container.


Remove or Disconnect:
- Relieve fuel system pressure.
- Fuel filler cap
- Fuel feed nuts from the filter.

NOTE: Use a back-up wrench to prevent filter, O-ring, or fuel line damage.

- Clamp bolt.
- Filter and clamp from fuel line.

Install or Connect:
- Clamp to filter
- Filter and clamp to fuel lines, using new O-rings.
- Clamp bolt.
- Fuel feed nuts.

NOTE: Use a back-up wrench to prevent filter, O-ring, or fuel line damage.

- Torque line fittings to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Fuel filler cap.
- START engine and inspect for leaks.

FUEL STRAINER:
Refer to FUEL PUMP for fuel strainer removal.