Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

In Line Fuel Filter:

Nylon Fuel Line Tool:

Tools required: J 37088-1

NOTE: Before replacing a fuel filter it is necessary to relieve fuel system pressure, see MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.

REMOVAL:

The fuel filter is located under the left rear of the car, next to the fuel tank.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire and personal injury when the fuel line is disconnected, cover the fuel line with a shop cloth to collect the fuel, and then place the cloth in an approved container.


1. Raise car on hoist.
2. Grasp filter and one fuel feed line fitting. Twist quick connect fitting a quarter turn in both directions to loose any dirt inside fittings. Repeat on other fitting.
3. Blow out dirt from fittings with compressed air.
4. Squeeze plastic tabs of male connector end and pull connector apart. Repeat for other fitting.
5. Remove the filter from the car.

INSTALLATION:

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire and personal injury: Before connecting the fuel line quick-connect fittings, always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male tube ends. This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak. During normal operation, the O-rings located inside the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.

1. Install the new filter in position loosely.
2. Apply a few drops of oil to both tube ends of the filter.
3. Install new plastic connector retainers on filter inlet and outlet tubes.
4. Push the connectors together to cause the retaining tabs to snap into place.
5. Lower the car.
6. START the engine and inspect for leaks.
7. Pull on both ends on each connection to make sure connection is secure.
8. Bolt onto frame and check for leaks.


OTHER FILTERS AND STRAINERS

A woven plastic filter is located on the lower end of the fuel pick-up pipe in the fuel tank. This filter prevents dirt from entering the fuel line and also stops water from entering the fuel system, unless the filter becomes completely submerged in water. This filter is self-cleaning and normally requires no maintenance. Fuel blockage at this point indicates that the fuel tank contains an abnormal amount of sediment or water. Therefore, the fuel tank should be removed and thoroughly cleaned and the tank filter replaced.