Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement

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.

Filter/Regulator Location:

Refer to Fuel System Pressure Release in the Fuel Delivery System.

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

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

1. Drain fuel tank and remove tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal/Installation.
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-TYPICAL:

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.

Tightening Fuel Filter Tube Clamp-TYPICAL:

2. Install filter/regulator to fuel tube. Rotate filter/regulator in fuel tube (line) until it is pointed towards front of tank (or front 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 front of vehicle.
6. Install fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal/ Installation.
7. Check for fuel leaks.