Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENT. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
^ FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. BEFORE REPAIRING OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL SPRAYING OF FUEL, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR A FIRE HAZARD.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Remove the left front wheel and tire assembly.







5. Remove the left wheel well splash shield pin-type fasteners and splash shield.
6. Disconnect the fuel line fittings.







7. Remove the bolt at the fuel filter bracket and remove the fuel filter.
8. If necessary, separate the filter from the bracket for reuse.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.