Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Filter

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: 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 component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Shut off the electrical power to the air suspension system prior to hoisting or jacking an air suspension equipped vehicle. 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. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Service and Repair.

3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

4. NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tubes and fuel filter after releasing the fuel system pressure. After disconnecting or removing any fuel-related component, carefully drain residual fuel into a suitable container.

Disconnect the fuel tube-to-fuel filter inlet and outlet spring lock couplings. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Service and Repair.

5. Loosen the fuel filter bracket clamp and remove the fuel filter.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.