Caution: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in the Preface section.

1. Keep a shop cloth and a container ready to capture any spilled fuel.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
4. Remove the fuel filter retaining bolt (1).



5. Disconnect the fuel filter from the engine feed fuel pipe (1). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .



6. Tilt the fuel filter downward and drain off the fuel into an approved fuel container.
7. Disconnect the fuel tank feed and return hose fittings from the fuel filter. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
8. Drain any remaining fuel into an approved fuel container.
9. Discard the fuel filter into an approved container.

1. Remove the protective caps from the new fuel filter.
2. Connect the fuel tank feed and return hose fittings to the fuel filter. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
3. Connect the fuel filter to the engine feed fuel pipe (1). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




4. Install the fuel filter retaining bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
7. Inspect for fuel leaks using the following procedure:

7.1.	Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.

7.2.	Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.

7.3.	Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

7.4.	Inspect for fuel leaks.