Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

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.

1. Relieve the fuel pressure.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.

NOTE: Place a suitable container below the fuel filter.




4. Disconnect the fuel lines to the fuel filter.

5. Loosen the clamp and remove the fuel filter. For additional information, refer to QUICK RELEASE COUPLING - R-CLIP.

NOTE: When the fuel lines have been disconnected, install new retaining clips.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.