Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

To replace the Fuel Filter:

WARNING: Fuel will be expelled during this procedure. Place a container under work area to catch any spilling fuel, use a clean rag to soak up any spilled fuel around container. Do not disconnect any wires that could cause electrical sparks. Do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep a fire extinguisher handy.

Fuel Reservoir:

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION: Absolute cleanliness is essential when working with fuel circuit components of Digifant II. Even a minute particle of dirt can cause major trouble if it reaches the fuel injectors. Before disconnecting any of the fuel line connections, throughly clean the unions. Always use clean tools.

Fuel Pump And Filter Mounting Bracket:

2. Loosen and then remove the inlet and outlet fuel lines from the filter.
3. Loosen the filter clamping bolt and pull the filter from the mounting bracket.
4. Install new filter, making sure the arrows marked on the filter correspond to the direction of fuel flow.
5. Tighten the filter clamping bolt.
6. Install fuel lines to filter. Install and tighten new hose clamps.
7. Reinstall the negative (-) battery terminal.
8. START the car and check for leaks, repair any leaks immediately.