Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution.




1. Keep a shop cloth and a container ready to capture any spilled fuel.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the fuel filter bracket bolt (3).




5. Disconnect the fuel filter from the engine fuel feed pipe (1).




6. Tilt the fuel filter downward and drain off the fuel into an approved fuel container.
7. Disconnect the fuel tank feed and return hose fittings from the fuel filter.
8. Drain any remaining fuel into an approved fuel container.
9. Discard the fuel filter into an approved container.

Installation Procedure




1. Remove the protective caps from the new fuel filter.
2. Connect the fuel tank feed and return hose fittings to the fuel filter.
3. Connect the fuel filter to the engine feed fuel pipe (1).






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the fuel filter bracket bolt (3).

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Inspect for fuel leaks using the following procedure:

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Inspect for fuel leaks.