Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Depressurize the fuel system. Fuel Pressure Release

WARNING: BEFORE PROCEEDING, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE READ AND UNDERSTOOD. Service Precautions

2. Drain the fuel tank using a suitable manually operated (NOT electrically operated) suction pump/tanker.
3. Raise the vehicle on a ramp. Vehicle Lifting





4. Release the filter clamp from the vehicle body.
Remove the bolt.
Reposition the clamp clear of the filter.





5. Remove the filter from the fuel pipes.
Release the union nut and detach the pipe; fuel tank pipe to filter. Allow residual fuel to drain.

CAUTION: Use two spanners to make sure no strain is placed on the pipes.

NOTE: Position a suitable container below the filter to collect the fuel.






6. Remove the filter from the fuel pipes.
Release the union nut and detach the under floor pipe from the filter.
Remove the filter.
- Remove and discard the seals from the pipes.

7. Install blanking plugs to the pipes.


Installation
1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Install new seals to the under floor pipe and to the fuel tank pipe.
Tighten the bolt, filter bracket to body, to 5-7 Nm.
Tighten the fuel pipe union nuts to 26-34 Nm.