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Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fig. 50 Fuel Filter & Pressure Regulator Assembly:





Fig. 51 Fuel Filter & Pressure Regulator Assembly Replacement:




1. Relieve fuel system pressure as outlined in "Fuel System Pressure Relief" under "Precautions."
2. Drain and remove fuel tank, then remove fuel filter/regulator assembly by twisting and pulling straight up. Do not pull filter/regulator more than three inches from fuel pump module.
3. Remove snap ring securing tube to filter/regulator then slide plastic tube down fuel tube to clear fuel tube clamp.
4. Cut off old fuel tube clamp and discard, then slip fuel tube from filter/regulator and remove filter/regulator from fuel pump module.
5. Reverse procedure to install. Use a new plastic fuel tube clamp.