Important: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components.

1. Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
2. Raise the vehicle. Go to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in general information.
3. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
4. Note the position of the strainer (5) for aid in installation.



5. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand.
6. Use a screwdriver to pry the strainer ferrule off the reservoir.
7. Discard the strainer.

1. Install the new strainer (5) to the reservoir.
2. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand twisting the strainer into position.
3. Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in engine electrical.
6. Inspect for fuel leaks:

6.1.	Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.

6.2.	Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.

6.3.	Turn the ignition switch ON.

6.4.	Check for fuel leaks.