Removal Procedure
Important: There is no service interval for in-pipe fuel filter replacement. Only
replace the in-pipe fuel filter if it is restricted.
- Relieve the fuel system
pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the quick-connect fitting at the inlet of the in-pipe fuel
filter. Refer to
Servicing Quick Connect Fittings
.
- Remove the threaded fitting at the outlet of the in-pipe fuel
filter.
- Drain any remaining fuel into an approved gasoline container.
- Remove the in-pipe fuel filter from the in-pipe fuel filter mounting
bracket.
Installation Procedure
- Remove the protective
caps from the new in-pipe fuel filter.
- Install the new plastic connector retainer on the in-pipe fuel
filter inlet.
- Slide the in-pipe fuel filter into the in-pipe fuel filter mounting
bracket.
- Install the quick-connect fitting at the inlet of the in-pipe
fuel filter. Refer to
Servicing Quick Connect Fittings
.
- Install the threaded fitting at the outlet of the in-pipe fuel
filter.
Tighten
Use a back-up wrench in order to prevent the in-pipe fuel filter from
turning. Tighten the in -pipe fuel filter outlet nut to 30 N·m(22
lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Tighten the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
- Install the negative battery cable.