Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

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.

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

Fig.2 Fuel Pump Module Components (Typical Pump Module Shown):

Fig.19 Filter/Regulator Location:

The fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator is located at the top of the fuel pump module (Fig. 2). The fuel pump module is located on top of the fuel tank (Fig. 19).

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.

Fig.20 Fuel Tube And Clamp (Typical):

4. Gently cut old fuel tube (line) clamp (Fig. 20) 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.

Fig.21 Tightening Fuel Filter Tube Clamp (Typical):

2. Install filter/regulator to fuel tube. Rotate filter/regulator in fuel tube (line) (Fig. 21) 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 (Fig. 21). 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 (Fig. 19).
6. Install fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal/Installation.
7. Check for fuel leaks.