Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning (Service Precautions).

Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

1. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the primary fuel tank module assembly from the fuel tank. Refer to Primary Fuel Tank Module Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Disconnect the fuel level sensor connector (4) and unclip the wiring from the harness securing clips (5).
4. Unlock the locking clip (3) and gently push the fuel level sensor upwards.
5. Remove the fuel level sensor (1) from the lower half of the primary fuel tank module assembly (2).




6. Press down on the primary fuel tank module assembly upper half and remove the circlip (3) from the shaft (4).
7. Separate the upper halve (1) and lower halve (2) of the primary fuel tank module assembly.




8. Remove the spring (6) from the primary fuel tank module assembly (5).
9. Unclip the piping (4) with a suitable tool.
10. Unclip the connector (7) with a suitable tool.
11. Make a note of the routing of the pipes (1) and (3).
12. Carefully remove the fuel pump housing (2) from the primary fuel tank module assembly (5).




13. Carefully pry the fuel filter (2) from the fuel pump housing (3).

Installation Procedure




1. Locate and attach the fuel filter (1) to the fuel pump housing (3).




2. Fit a NEW O-ring seal (1) to the fuel outlet (2) and lubricate the NEW O-ring seal with an approved lubricant.




3. Route pipes (1) and (3) as noted earlier.
4. Press down on connector and listen for an audible click to confirm fitment.
5. Locate and install the fuel pump housing (2) into the primary fuel tank module assembly (5).
6. Locate and install the piping (4) to the primary fuel tank module assembly (5). Listen for audible click to confirm fitment.
7. Install the spring (6) to the fuel tank module assembly (5).




8. Assemble the primary fuel tank module assembly (1 and 2).
9. Press down on the primary fuel tank module assembly and install the circlip (3) to the shaft (4).




10. Locate and install the fuel tank level sensor (1) to the primary fuel tank module assembly (2). Make sure that the locking clip (3) engages.
11. Connect the fuel level sensor connector (4) and route the wiring through the harness securing clips (5).
12. Install the primary fuel tank module assembly from the fuel tank. Refer to Primary Fuel Tank Module Replacement (Service and Repair).
13. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (Service and Repair).