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Fuel Filter Replacement Passenger/Cargo Van

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

    Important: Inspect the fuel tank internally and clean the fuel tank if you find a restricted fuel filter. Refer to Fuel System Cleaning .

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  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 fuel feed pipe from the fuel filter outlet.

  6. Object Number: 892640  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe from the fuel filter inlet.
  8. Cap the fuel pipes in order to prevent fuel system contamination.
  9. Remove the fuel filter from the bracket.
  10. Inspect the fuel pipe O-rings for cuts, nicks, swelling, or distortion. Replace the O-rings if necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 892640  Size: SH
  1. Install the fuel filter into the bracket.
  2. Remove the caps from the fuel pipes.
  3. Connect the fuel feed pipe to the fuel filter inlet.
  4. Connect the fuel feed pipe to the fuel filter outlet.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.
  8. Inspect for leaks:
  9. 8.1. Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds.
    8.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
    8.3. Turn ON the ignition.
    8.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.

Fuel Filter Replacement Cutaway Van

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1204528  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the mounting bolts from the EVAP canister bracket .
  3. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Clean all the fuel filter connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel pipes in order to avoid contamination of the fuel system.
  6. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe from the fuel filter outlet.
  7. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe from the fuel filter inlet.
  8. Cap the fuel pipes in order to prevent fuel system contamination.
  9. Remove the fuel filter from the bracket.
  10. Inspect the fuel pipe O-rings for cuts, nicks, swelling, or distortion. Replace the O-rings if necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1204528  Size: SH
  1. Install the fuel filter into the bracket.
  2. Remove the caps from the fuel pipes.
  3. Connect the fuel feed pipe to the fuel filter inlet.
  4. Connect the fuel feed pipe to the fuel filter outlet.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the mounting bolts to the EVAP canister bracket .
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
  10. Connect the negative battery cable.
  11. Inspect for leaks:
  12. 9.1. Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds.
    9.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
    9.3. Turn ON the ignition.
    9.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.