Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

FUEL FILTER

Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
- Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
- The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning the air suspension switch located in the luggage compartment on the LH side to the off position. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the fuel system pressure.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







4. Remove the fuel filter.
1. Remove the redundant clip from the fuel filter inlet spring lock coupling.
2. Disconnect the fuel filter inlet spring lock coupling.
3. Disconnect the fuel filter outlet quick connect coupling.
4. Loosen the clamp.
5. Remove the fuel filter.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If broken or missing, install a new redundant clip.