Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Filter And Main Pump Location:

REMOVAL
1. Turn ignition OFF.
2. Remove the fuel filler cap to prevent a vacuum in tank when replacing filter.
3. Remove all bolts but one, from the fuel filter/pump carrier assembly. Loosen last bolt (but do not remove) and leave carrier hanging from the vehicle.
4. Have a fuel resistant container ready to catch any excess fuel.

WARNING: Fuel lines are under pressure. Fuel may spray from loose connection until pressure is relieved.

5. Cover the outlet connection of fuel filter with a shop towel to protect your face from fuel. Loosen the connection to relieve the fuel pressure, then remove bolt. Some fuel will run out of hose and filter until empty.
6. Remove the banjo bolt from inlet side of fuel filter.
7. Remove the fuel filter mounting clamp.
8. Remove the fuel filter.
9. Remove the mounting clamp from the old filter.

INSTALLATION
1. Install mounting clamp onto the fuel filter/pump carrier assembly, start the bolt but do not tighten.
2. Slide new fuel filter into mounting clamp.

CAUTION: Install filter in direction of fuel flow. Check the marking on the filter.

3. Tighten filter mounting clamp.
4. Reinstall both fuel filter hose connections with new gaskets.
5. Remount the fuel filter/pump carrier assembly.
6. Reinstall fuel filler cap.
7. Start engine and check for leaks at the filter.