Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

WARNING:
This work must be performed in a well ventilated area and away from any open flames (such as gas hot water heaters).





Fuel filter is located at the front part of fuel tank, inside the right-hand side of chassis. Replace fuel filter with new one periodically.
REMOVAL
1) Relieve fuel pressure.

CAUTION This work must not be done when engine is hot. If done so, it may cause adverse effect to catalyst.

2) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
3) Hoist vehicle.
4) Disconnect inlet and outlet pipes from fuel filter by using two wrenches.

WARNING:
A small amount of fuel may be released after fuel line is disconnected. In order to reduce the chance of personal injury, cover the fitting to be disconnected with a shop cloth. Be sure to put that cloth in an approved container when disconnection is completed.

5) Remove fuel filter from chassis frame.

INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure noting the following.
- Use new gaskets.
- Make sure that gasket surfaces are free from any damage.
- Inlet and outlet pipes should come into recess of plate as shown.
- Tighten union bolts to specified torque.

Tightening Torque
(a): 35 N m (3.5kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)

- Upon completion of installation, verify that there is no fuel leakage at each connection.