Fuel Filter: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the splash shield.
WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER CONSTANT FUEL PRESSURE EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF. BEFORE DISCONNECTING ANY FUEL LINES, THIS PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED.
3. Release the fuel system pressure.
NOTE: Place a shop towel around fuel lines to catch any excess fuel during disassembly.
4. Remove the fuel filter/pressure regulator degassing line (1).
5. Remove the fuel rail supply line (3) at the fuel filter/pressure regulator.
6. Remove the fuel delivery hose.
7. Remove the fuel return hose at the fuel filter/pressure regulator.
8. Remove the clamp retaining screw and remove the fuel filter/pressure regulator.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the fuel filter/pressure regulator into the clamp, install the retaining screw and tighten.
2. Install the following hoses/lines in order:
1. The fuel return hose.
2. The fuel delivery hose.
3. The fuel rail supply line (3).
4. The degaussing line (1).
3. Tighten the hoses/lines to the fuel filter/pressure regulator.
4. Install the splash shield.
5. Lower the vehicle.