Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist. Use proper vehicle lifting procedures.
3. Remove the hairpin clips and disconnect push connect fittings at both ends of the fuel filter and base. Install new retainer clips in each push connect fitting.
4. Remove fuel filter and base and retainer from frame rail by removing two retainer bolts.
5. Remove fuel filter and base from the retainer. Note that the direction of the flow arrow points to the open end of the retainer. Discard fuel filter and base.
6. Remove rubber insulator rings from fuel filter and base.






INSTALLATION
1. Install the rubber insulator rings on new fuel filter and base. Replace insulator(s) if fuel filter and base moves freely after installation of retainer.
2. Place the fuel filter and base into the fuel filter retainer with the flow arrow pointing out of the open end of the retainer.
3. Install the fuel filter retainer onto frame rail. Tighten retaining bolts to 9-12 Nm (80-106 lb in).
4. Install the push connect fittings onto the fuel filter and base ends.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Start engine and check for leaks.