Important: Inspect the fuel tank internally and clean the fuel tank if you find a restricted fuel filter.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief .
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. 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.
4. Disconnect the quick connect fittings from the fuel filter.
5. Cap the fuel pipes in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.
6. Remove the fuel filter bracket bolt.
7. Slide the fuel filter from the bracket.
8. Inspect the fuel pipe O-rings for cuts, nicks, swelling, or distortion. Replace the O-rings if necessary.

1. Slide the fuel filter into the bracket and install to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the fuel filter bracket bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

3. Remove the caps from the fuel pipes.
4. Connect the quick connect fittings (1, 2) to the fuel filter.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
8. Use the following procedure in order to 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.

9. Install the engine sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical.