Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

FUEL FILTER

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.

1. Relieve the fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. See LIFTING.

NOTE: Place a suitable container below the fuel filter.

4. Disconnect the fuel lines to the fuel filter. See QUICK RELEASE COUPLING - LOCKING TAB.




5. Loosen the clamp and remove the fuel filter.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.