Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Filter

Removal

WARNING: Do not carry or operate cellular phones when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
1 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery
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WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.




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WARNING: The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
NOTE:
Note the fitted position.
Remove the fuel filter.
- Position a container to collect spillage.
- Remove the nut.
- Disconnect the 2 fuel lines.




4 Remove the fuel filter bracket.
- Remove the bolt.

Installation
1 Attach the fuel filter support bracket.
- Install the bolt and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
2 Install the fuel filter.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Connect the fuel lines.
- Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
3 Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery