Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

FUEL FILTER/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR

The combination Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure Regulator is located on the fuel pump module. The fuel pump module is located on top of fuel tank.

The filter/regulator may be removed without removing fuel pump module although fuel tank must be removed.


REMOVAL

1 Remove fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal/Installation.

2 Clean area around filter/regulator.

Fig. 11 Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure Regulator:

3 Remove retainer clamp from top of filter/regulator (Fig. 11). Clamp snaps to tabs on pump module. Discard old clamp.

4 Pry filter/regulator from top of pump module with 2 screwdrivers. Unit is snapped into module.

Fig. 12 Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure Regulator Gasket:

5 Discard gasket below filter/regulator (Fig. 12).

Fig. 13 Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure Regulator 0-Rings:

6 Discard 0-rings on bottom of filter/regulator (Fig. 13). If the smallest of the two o-rings can not be found on bottom of filter/regulator, it may be necessary to remove it from the fuel inlet passage in fuel pump module.

INSTALLATION

1 Install new 0-rings to grooves on filter/regulator. Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to o-rings.Do not install 0-rings separately into fuel pump module. They will be damaged when installing filter/regulator.

2 Install new gasket to top of fuel pump module.

3 Press filter/regulator into top of pump module until it snaps into position (a positive click must be heard or felt).

4 The arrow (Fig. 11) on top of fuel pump module should be pointed towards front of vehicle (12 o'clock position).

5 Rotate filter/regulator until fuel supply tube (fitting) is pointed to 10 o'clock position.

6 Install new retainer clamp (snaps) to top of filter/regulator.

7 Install fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal/Installation.