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Fuel Filter: Service and Repair



REPLACEMENT





1. Remove the upper eye bolt while holding the fuel filter nut securely and remove the high pressure fuel hose.

CAUTION: Be sure to reduce the fuel pressure before disconnecting the fuel main pipe and hose, otherwise fuel will spill out. Cover the hose connection with rags to prevent splashing of fuel that could be caused by residual pressure In the fuel line.





2. Remove the lower eye bolt while holding the fuel filter nut assembly.
3. Remove the fuel filter mounting bolts, and then remove the fuel filter from the bracket.

Fuel line tightening torque: 25 - 35 Nm (18 - 25 ft lb)