Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Ignition OFF.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning) in Cautions and Notices.

2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).

Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning (Service Precautions).

Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

3. Remove the fuel tank assembly. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the primary fuel tank module assembly from the fuel tank. Refer to Primary Fuel Tank Module Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the fuel level sensor from the primary fuel tank module assembly. Refer to Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).




6. Carefully compress the upper half (1) and lower half (3) of the primary fuel module assembly against the spring tension and secure the upper half (1) and lower half (3) together with suitable tape (2).
7. Remove the retaining clip (4) from the primary fuel module upper half shaft (5) with a suitable tool.
8. Remove the retaining clip (6) from the primary fuel module upper half shaft (7) with a suitable tool.





Note: Take care when removing the tape used to secure the primary fuel module upper half (1) and the primary fuel module lower half (4) together. Failure to comply may result in personal injury.

9. Remove the tape used to secure the primary fuel module upper half (1) and the primary fuel module lower half (4) together.

Note: Observe the routing of the pipes.

10. Carefully separate the upper half (1) from the lower half (4) of the primary fuel module assembly.

Note: Do not damage the pipe connectors.

11. Detach the pipe connector (3) with a suitable tool.
12. Detach the pipe connector (5) with a suitable tool.
13. Carefully detach and remove the fuel pump housing (2) from the primary fuel module lower half (4).




14. Detach the fuel filter (1) from the fuel pump housing (2) using a suitable tool.

Installation Procedure





Note: Listen for audible clicks to confirm correct installation of the fuel filter (1) to the fuel pump housing (2).

Note: Make sure that all the retainers of the fuel filter (1) engages the fuel pump housing (2).

1. Install the fuel filter (1) to the fuel pump housing (2).





Note: Observe the routing of the pipes.

Note: Do not damage the pipe connectors.

Note: Listen for audible clicks to confirm correct installation of the fuel pump housing (2) to the primary fuel module lower half (4).

Note: Make sure that all the retainers of the fuel pump housing (2) engages the primary fuel module lower half (4).

2. Carefully install the fuel pump housing (2) to the primary fuel module lower half (4).

Note: Listen for an audible click to confirm correct installation of the connector (5) to the primary fuel module lower half (4).

3. Attach the pipe connector (5) to the primary fuel module lower half (4).

Note: Listen for an audible click to confirm correct installation of the connector (3).

4. Attach the pipe connector (3) to the primary fuel module lower half (4).
5. Carefully install the upper half (1) to the lower half (3) of the primary fuel module assembly.




6. Carefully compress the upper half (1) and lower half (3) of the primary fuel module assembly against the spring tension and secure the upper half (1) and lower half (3) together with suitable tape (2).
7. Install the retaining clip (4) to the primary fuel module upper half shaft (5).
8. Install the retaining clip (6) to the primary fuel module upper half shaft (7).
9. Remove the tape used to secure the primary fuel module upper half (1) and the primary fuel module lower half (3) together.
10. Install the fuel level sensor to the primary fuel tank module assembly. Refer to Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Install the primary fuel tank module assembly to the fuel tank assembly. Refer to Primary Fuel Tank Module Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Install the fuel tank assembly. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (Service and Repair).
13. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).