Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

WARNING:
^ Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. Keep open flame away from your work area. Be sure to relieve fuel pressure with the engine OFF.
^ While replacing be careful to keep a safe distance between battery terminals and any tools.

Replacement Interval
The filter should be replaced every 4 years or 96,000 km (60,000 miles), whichever comes first or whenever the fuel pressure drops below the specified value (280-330 kPa, 2.8-3.3 kg/cm2, 40-47 psi with the Fuel Pressure Regulator vacuum hose disconnected) after making sure that the Fuel Pump and the Fuel Pressure Regulator are OK.


Replacement Procedure
1. Place a shop towel under and around the Fuel Filter.

Loosen The Service Bolt:

2. Relieve the fuel pressure.
a. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.
b. Remove the Fuel Filler Cap.
c. Use a box end wrench on the 6mm service bolt at the Fuel Filter, while holding the special banjo bolt with another wrench.
d. Place a rag or shop towel over the 6mm service bolt.
e. SLOWLY loosen the 6mm service bolt one complete turn.

Fuel Filter Replacement:

3. Remove the 12mm banjo bolt and the fuel feed pipe from the filter.
4. Remove the Fuel Filter clamp and the Fuel Filter.
5. Reverse procedure to install, use new washers as shown in illustration.

NOTE: Clean the flared joint of the high pressure hoses thoroughly before reconnecting them.