Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

1. Raise the vehicle and remove the two fitting nuts while holding the fuel filter nut securely.

CAUTION:
(1) Be sure to reduce the fuel pressure before disconnecting the fuel feed pipe, otherwise fuel will spill out.
Fuel Pressure Release

(2) Cover the pipe connection with shop towel to prevent fuel from splashing (caused by residual pressure in the fuel line).





2. Remove the fuel filter mounting bolts, and then remove the fuel filter from the bracket.

Tightening torque
Fuel filter fitting nut:
High pressure hose and fuel filter: 25 - 35 Nm
(250 - 350 kg.cm, 18 - 25 lb.ft)