Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Filter/fuel Pressure Regulator:

REMOVAL

WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER A CONSTANT PRESSURE, EVEN WITH ENGINE OFF. BEFORE SERVICING THE FUEL FILTER/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED.

NOTE: Refer to Fuel System Pressure Release to release fuel system pressure first.

Fuel Pump Module:

The fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator is located at top of fuel pump module on top of fuel tank.

NOTE: Fuel pump module removal is not necessary for filter/regulator removal.

1. Drain fuel tank and remove tank.
2. Clean area around filter/regulator to prevent contaminants from entering pump module.
3. The fuel filter/regulator is pressed into a rubber grommet. Remove by twisting and pulling straight up.

CAUTION: Do not pull filter/regulator more than three inches from fuel pump module. Damage to coiled fuel tube (line) may result.

Fuel Tube And Clamp:

4. Gently cut old fuel tube (line) clamp taking care not to damage plastic fuel tube. Remove and discard old fuel tube clamp.
5. Remove plastic fuel tube from filter/regulator by gently pulling downward. Remove filter/regulator from fuel pump module.


INSTALLATION
1. Install a new clamp over plastic fuel tube.
2. Install filter/regulator to fuel tube. Rotate filter/regulator in fuel tube (line) until it is pointed towards drivers side (left side) of vehicle.
3. Tighten line clamp to fuel line using special Hose Clamp Pliers number C-4124 or equivalent. Do not use conventional side cutters to tighten this type of clamp.
4. Press filter/regulator (by hand) into rubber grommet.
5. Rotate filter/regulator until pointed towards drivers side (left side) of vehicle.
6. Install fuel tank.
7. Check for fuel leaks.