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3L VIN T

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Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE IMPORTANT: Inspect the fuel tank internally and clean the fuel tank if you find a restricted fuel filter.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure. 2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. 3. Clean all the fuel filter connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel pipes in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system. 4. Disconnect the threaded fittings (1, 2) from the fuel filter. 5. Remove the fuel filter bracket bolt (4). 6. Cap the fuel pipes in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination. 7. Slide the fuel filter from the bracket. 8. Inspect the fuel pipe O-rings for cuts, nicks, swelling, or distortion. Replace the O-rings if necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Slide the fuel filter into the bracket. 2. Remove the caps from the fuel pipes. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. 3. Connect the threaded fittings (1, 2) to the fuel filter. Tighten ^ Tighten the fittings to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

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Tighten the fuel filter bracket bolt (4), to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Lower the vehicle. Tighten the fuel filler cap. Connect the negative battery cable. Use the following procedure in order to Inspect for leaks. 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. 7.5. Install the engine sight shield.