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Fuel Filter: Service and Repair




1. Bleed the residual pressure from inside the fuel line.
2. Remove the air intake hose.
3. Hold the fuel filter with a spanner and remove the eye bolt. Then remove the high-pressure hose.

Caution: As there will be some pressure remaining in the fuel pipe line, cover it with a rag to prevent fuel from spraying out.




4. Hold the fuel filter with a spanner and loosen the flare nut. Then disconnect the main pipe connection.
5. Remove the fuel filter.
6. When installing the fuel filter, use a new gasket, and tighten the flare nut of the high-pressure hose and the main pipe to the specified torque.
7. After installation, check that there are no fuel leaks.
(1) Apply battery Voltage to the fuel pump drive terminal to operate the fuel pump.
(2) Check for leaks when fuel pressure is applied.