Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Filter:

Removal Procedure

The fuel filter is located under the rear of the car, rearward of the fuel tank. There is no service interval for fuel filter replacement. Replacement is required only if the fuel filter becomes restricted.

1. Remove the negative battery cable.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.

3. Raise the vehicle and suitably support.

4. Using a back-up wrench, remove fuel filter fitting.

Caution: In order to Reduce the Risk of Fire and Personal Injury:

^ If nylon fuel pipes are nicked, scratched or damaged during installation, Do Not attempt to repair the sections of the nylon fuel pipes. Re place them.

^ When installing new fuel pipes, Do Not hammer directly on the fuel harness body clips as it may damage the nylon pipes resulting in a possible fuel leak

^ Always cover nylon vapor pipes with a wet towel before using a torch near them. Also, never expose the vehicle to temperatures higher than 115°C (239°F) for more than one hour, or more than 90°C (194°F) for any extended period.

^ Before connecting fuel pipe fittings, always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends. This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak. (During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.)

5. Grasp the fuel filter and nylon fuel connection line fitting. Twist quick-connect fitting 1/4 turn in each direction to loosen any dirt within fitting. Using compressed air, blow out dirt from quick-connect fittings at end of fuel filter.

6. Remove the quick connect fitting by pushing inward toward the fuel filter and grasping plastic tab around the connector and pull apart.

7. Remove the fuel filter (1).

Installation Procedure

Caution: Always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends before connecting fuel pipe fittings in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.

1. Remove the protective caps from the new filter.

2. Install the filter (1) in same position as the old filter.

^ Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male tube end of the filter and of the fuel sender assembly.

^ Push connectors together to cause the retaining tabs/fingers to snap into place.

^ Once installed, pull on both ends of each connection to make sure they are secure.

^ Use back up wrench to prevent filter, O-ring or fuel line damage.

^ Tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the fuel filter fitting using a new O-ring.

4. Lower the vehicle.

5. install the fuel filler cap.

6. Install the negative battery cable.

7. Inspect for fuel leaks through the following steps:

7.1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 2 seconds.

7.2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for 10 seconds.

7.3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

7.4. Check for fuel leaks.