Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

The fuel filter (2) is located under the rear of the car, behind the fuel tank. There is no service interval for fuel filter replacement. Replacement is required only if the fuel filter becomes restricted.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure. Service and Repair

CAUTION: Refer to Hoist and Additional Support Caution in Service Precautions.

3. Raise the vehicle and suitably support.

CAUTION: Refer to Fuel and EVAP Pipe Installation Caution in Service Precautions.




4. Using back-up wrench, remove the fuel filter fitting.




5. Grasp the fuel filter and the fuel pipe quick-connect fitting. Twist the quick-connect fitting 1/4 turn in each direction in order to loosen any dirt within the fitting. Use compressed air in order to blow dirt from the quick-connect fittings at the end of the fuel filter.




6. Remove the quick connect fitting by pushing inward toward the fuel filter, grasping the plastic tab around the connector, and pulling the fitting apart.
7. Remove the fuel filter.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Fuel Pipe Fitting Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Remove the protective caps from the new fuel filter.
2. Install the fuel filter (2) in same position as the old fuel filter.
3. Install the fuel filter fitting using a new O-ring.
^ Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male tube end of the filter and of the fuel sender assembly.
^ Push the quick-connector (1) together in order to cause the retaining tabs to snap into place.
^ Pull on both ends of each connection to ensure the connections are secure.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Use back-up wrench to prevent damage to the fuel filter O-ring or to the fuel pipe.

^ Install the fuel filter fitting (3).

Tighten
Tighten the fuel filter fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
6. Use the following procedure in order to inspect for fuel leaks:
6.1. Turn on the ignition for 2 seconds, leaving the engine off.
6.2. Turn off the ignition for 10 seconds.
6.3. Turn on the ignition, leaving the engine off.
6.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.