Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Filter

Special Service Tools







Wrench, Fuel Tank Module (LRT-19-009)
310-118

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the LH C-pillar lower trim panel.
3. Remove the RH C-pillar lower trim panel.
4. Release the spare wheel removal straps.
^ Remove the 2 Allen bolts.

5. Lift the carpet for access.
6. Remove the RH fuel tank access cover.
^ Remove the 4 nuts.







CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

7. Release the fuel filter.
^ Using the special tool, remove the fuel tank module locking ring.
^ Disconnect the fuel supply line.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.







CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

8. Remove the fuel filter.
^ Disconnect the 3 fuel lines.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.
^ Remove and discard the seal.







Installation
1. Install the fuel filter.
^ Connect the fuel lines.
^ Connect the electrical connector.
^ Install a new seal.

2. Secure the fuel filter.
^ Using the special tool, install the fuel tank module locking ring and tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
^ Connect the electrical connector.
^ Connect the fuel supply line.

3. Install the RH fuel tank access cover.
^ Tighten the 4 nuts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).

4. Position the carpet.
5. Attach the spare wheel removal straps.
^ Tighten the Allen bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the RH C-pillar lower trim panel.
7. Install the LH C-pillar lower trim panel.
8. Connect the battery ground cable.