Removal Procedure
Important: Inspect the fuel tank internally and clean
the fuel tank if you find a restricted fuel filter. Refer to
Fuel System Cleaning
.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- 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.
Important: The quick connect retaining clips will remain
with the fuel filter.
- Disconnect the quick connect fittings from the fuel filter. Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
- Cap the fuel pipes in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.
- Remove the fuel filter bracket screw (2).
- Remove the fuel filter (1) from the bracket.
Installation Procedure
Important: New quick connect retaining clips will be
supplied with OEM replacement fuel filters (1).
- Install the fuel filter (1) into the bracket. Ensure that the fuel filter
inlet tube is engaged in the fuel tank bracket orientation slot (5).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the fuel filter bracket screw (2). Ensure that the fuel tank
bracket orientation key (4) is engaged in the strap (3) slot.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb
in).
- Remove the caps from the fuel pipes.
- Connect the quick connect fittings to the fuel filter. Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in
Engine Electrical.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Inspect for leaks.
8.1. | Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds. |
8.2. | Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds. |
8.3. | Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. |
8.4. | Inspect for fuel leaks. |