Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Filter Replacement:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

WARNING: Before replacing a fuel filter it is necessary to relieve fuel system pressure. To reduce the risk of fire and personal injury when the fuel line is disconnected, cover the fuel line with a shop cloth to collect the fuel, and then place the cloth in an approved container.


NOTE: There is no service interval for fuel filter replacement. Only replace a restricted fuel filter. Inspect the fuel tank internally and clean the fuel tank if you find a restricted fuel filter.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel System Pressure Relief Procedure.
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Clean all the fuel filter connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel pipes in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
5. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting at the fuel filter inlet (3). Refer to Servicing Quick-Connect Fittings.
6. Disconnect the threaded fitting (1) from the fuel filter outlet.
7. Slide the fuel filter (2) from the bracket (4).
8. Inspect the fuel pipe O-ring for cuts, nicks, swelling, or distortion. Replace the O-ring if necessary.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Slide the fuel filter (2) into the bracket (4).
2. Connect the threaded fitting (1) to the fuel filter outlet.
- Tighten the fuel filter fitting to 30 Nm (22 lb. ft).
3. Connect the quick-connect fitting to the fuel filter inlet (3). Refer to Servicing Quick-Connect Fittings.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Inspect for leaks.
- Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check for fuel leaks.