Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Filter:

FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
^ Relieve fuel system pressure.
^ Raise and suitably support vehicle.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. One bolt and parking brake cable bracket from underbody and move aside.
2. One clamp and fuel feed inlet hose from fuel filter.
3. Two bolts and fuel filter from underbody.
4. One clamp and fuel feed outlet hose from fuel filter.
5. One bolt and fuel filter mounting bracket from fuel filter.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Fuel filter mounting bracket to fuel filter; secure with one bolt. Tighten Fuel filter mounting bracket-to-fuel filter bolt to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).

NOTE: Be sure to align matchmarks on fuel filter and bracket before tightening bracket bolt.

2. Fuel feed outlet hose to fuel filter; secure with one clamp.
3. Fuel filter to underbody; secure with two bolts. Tighten Fuel filter mounting bolts to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).
4. Fuel feed inlet hose to fuel filter; secure with one clamp.
5. Parking brake cable bracket to underbody; secure with one bolt. Tighten Parking brake cable bracket bolt to 15 Nm (11 lb ft). Lower vehicle.
6. Negative (-) battery cable. Tighten Negative (-) battery cable-to-negative (-) battery terminal.
7. Turn ignition switch to "ON" and then back to "LOCK" to pressure the fuel system. Check for any fuel leaks.