Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Filter Element
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Specifications

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
2 Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Remove the fuel tank.
For additional information, refer to Fuel Tank Removal and Replacement




4 Remove the fuel tank pad.





CAUTION: Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these components.
Remove the fuel pump module locking ring.
Special Service Tool




Locking Ring, Fuel Tank, 310-123

Torque to: 200 Nm





CAUTION: A new O-ring seal is to be installed.





Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.