Fuel Filter Assembly

FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Drain the fuel from the fuel filter. Refer to Water-in-Fuel Draining Procedure.
2. Reposition the fuel hose clamps.
3. Remove the fuel hoses.




4. Disconnect the fuel filter electrical connectors.




5. Remove the fuel filter bracket bolts.




6. Remove the fuel filter assembly.
7. Remove the fuel filter bracket bolts and bracket from the fuel filter/heater element housing.
8. Remove the fuel filter from the fuel filter/heater element housing.
9. Inspect the fuel filter, replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the fuel filter to the fuel filter/heater element housing.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the fuel filter bracket and bolts to the fuel filter/heater element housing.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

3. Install the fuel filter assembly.




4. Install the fuel filter bracket bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




5. Connect the fuel filter electrical connectors.




6. Install the fuel hoses.
7. Position the fuel hose clamps.
8. Prime the fuel system. Refer to Fuel System Priming.
9. Start the engine. If the engine stalls, repeat the above step.
10. Once the engine starts, inspect for fuel leaks.