Fuel Filter: Description and Operation

COMPONENTS
Fuel is filtered at three locations:
- in-line
- in-tank
- fuel injector inlet





In-Line
In-line fuel filter has the following characteristics:
- Provides filtration to protect the small metering orifices of the fuel injectors.
- Located downstream of the electric fuel pump and is mounted on a bracket on the underbody.
- One-piece construction which cannot be cleaned. If clogged, it must re replaced.

In-Tank
A nylon filter element:
- is mounted on the fuel pump module inside the fuel tank and is used to protect the fuel pump module from fuel contaminants.
- is not available separately.





Fuel Injector Screen
A screen filter is located at the top of each fuel injector and is not serviceable. If screen becomes clogged, the complete fuel injector must be replaced.