Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Filter:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

1. Relieve fuel system pressure (refer to Fuel Tank/Service and Repair/Fuel System Pressure Relief).
2. Fuel filter bracket release tabs.
3. Grasp filter and one fuel pipe fitting. Twist quick-connect fitting 1/4 turn in each direction to loosen any dirt within fitting. Repeat for other fuel pipe fitting.

CLEAN

CAUTION: Safety glasses must be worn when using compressed air, as flying dirt particles may cause eye injury.

^ Using compressed air, blow out dirt from quick connect fittings at both ends of fuel filter.

4. Quick-connect fittings:
^ Squeeze plastic tabs of male end connector and pull connection apart. Repeat for other fitting.
5. Fuel filter.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire and personal injury: Before installing a new filter, always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to both pipe ends of the filter. 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 protective caps from new filter.
2. New plastic connector retainers on filter inlet and outlet tubes.
3. Install filter in retainer noting direction of flow indicated on filter.
^ Install in same position as old filter.
4. Quick-connect fittings:
a. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to both pipe ends of the filter.
b. Push connectors together to cause the retaining tabs/fingers to snap into place.
c. Once installed, pull on both ends of each connection to make sure connection secure.
5. Fuel filter into retainer and engage bracket tabs.
6. Tighten fuel filler cap. Turn ignition switch to "ON" position for two seconds, then turn to "OFF" for five seconds. Again, turn to "ON" position and check for fuel leaks.