Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: The fuel system is under pressure. To avoid fuel spillage and the risk of personal injury or fire, it is necessary to relieve the fuel system pressure before disconnecting the fuel lines.




1. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
Fuel Pressure Release

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the inlet fuel line by pushing the release sleeve toward the fuel line with Trim Remover, KM-475-B and pulling the hose off of the fuel filter tube.
4. Disconnect the outlet fuel line by moving the line connector look forward and pulling the hose off of the fuel filter tube.
5. Pull the fuel filter out of the retaining clamp.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the new fuel filter into the retaining clamp. Note the flow direction.
2. Connect the inlet/outlet lines. Secure the lines with the connector lock.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
4. Perform a leak test of the fuel filter.