Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Fig.1 Fuel Delivery Components:

The main fuel filter is attached to the front of fuel tank. Three fuel lines are used at filter.

Fuel tank removal will not be necessary for fuel filter removal. Access is from rear cargo area.

WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY BE UNDER A CONSTANT PRESSURE (EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF). BEFORE SERVICING MOST FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED. REFER TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE.

1. Release fuel system pressure.
2. Four cargo holdown clamps are located inside vehicle on floor of rear cargo area. Two of these four clamps must be removed. Remove 2 rearward mounted clamps by drilling out clamp rivets.

Fig.5 Access Plate:

3. Fold carpeting forward to gain access to fuel pump module access plate.
4. Remove 4 fuel pump module access plate nuts.
5. While applying heat from a heat gun, carefully pry up metal fuel pump module access plate. Take care not to bend plate.
6. Clean top of fuel pump module area around fuel line connection points.

Fig.6 Fuel Lines At Pump Module:

7. Disconnect 2 fuel lines at fuel pump module by pressing on tabs at side of fitting.
8. Raise vehicle.
9. Place drain pan under fuel filter.

Fig.7 Fuel Filter Location:

10. A third fuel line is attached to bottom of filter. The disconnection point for this 3rd line is approximately 1 foot towards front of vehicle. Clean fuel line connection point before disconnection. Disconnect by pressing on tabs at side of fitting.
11. Disconnect 3rd fuel line from body retention clip. Place a small screwdriver into side of clip and twist for removal.
12. Remove filter ground strap at fuel tank mounting strap.
13. Remove 1 filter mounting nut and remove filter.

INSTALLATION
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Position fuel lines on filter towards top of fuel tank.
3. Position filter to mounting stud on front of fuel tank.
4. Install filter mounting nut and tighten. Refer to torque specifications.
5. A third fuel line is attached to bottom of filter. The connection point for this 3rd line is approximately 1 foot towards front of vehicle. Connect by snapping together.
6. Connect 3rd fuel line to body retention clip (snaps in).
7. Attach filter ground strap to tank mounting strap.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Attach (snap on) 2 filter fuel lines at fuel pump module fittings.
10. Start engine and check fuel line fittings for leaks.
11. Apply silicone sealant to fuel pump module metal access plate.
12. Install fuel pump module metal access plate and 4 nuts. Tighten 4 nuts. Refer to torque specifications.
13. Position carpet and install 2 new cargo clamp rivets in each cargo holdown clamp.