Fuel Filter

Removal and Installation

 WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .

2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00 .

3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

4. Remove the 2 fuel tube bundle shield bolts.
   • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

5. Remove the 2 fuel tube bundle shield nuts.
   • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

6. Remove the pin-type retainer and the fuel tube bundle shield.

7. NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tubes and filter. Upon disconnecting or removal, carefully drain into a suitable container.

   Disconnect the front fuel tube-to-fuel filter quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00 .

8. Disconnect the rear fuel tube-to-fuel filter spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00 .

9. Loosen the bolt and remove the fuel filter from the fuel filter bracket.
   • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

10. NOTE: Make sure the fuel tubes are completely seated and that the quick connect couplings are locked correctly in place. Pull on the tube to make sure it is fully seated. Pressurize the system and check for leaks.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.