Fuel Filter: Service and Repair
Fuel Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning (Service Precautions).
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 (Without CH 48027) (Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027))Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) (Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027)).
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the fuel filter bracket bolt (3).
5. Disconnect the fuel filter from the engine fuel feed pipe (1). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
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. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
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. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
3. Connect the fuel filter to the engine feed fuel pipe (1). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
4. Install the fuel filter bracket bolt (3) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
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.