REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Except Millenia

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable

     Fig. 1: Exploded view of a common fuel filter and related components

   • Air intake hose and/or filter housing, if necessary
   • Fuel line clamps, if equipped
   • Fuel lines from the filter and plug the openings
   • Filter clamp bolt/nut by loosening them.
   • Fuel filter from its mounting bracket

   NOTE: Note the direction of the flow arrow on the filter so the replacement filter can be installed in the correct position.

   To install:

4. Install or connect the following:
   • Fuel filter in its mounting bracket, making sure the flow arrow is pointing in the proper direction
   • Fuel lines to the fuel filter
   • Fuel line clamps, if equipped
   • Air intake hose and/or filter housing, if removed
   • Negative battery cable
5. Pressurize the fuel system and check all connections for leaks.

Millenia

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Insure the ignition switch is OFF.
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Trunk mat
   • Service hole cover
   • Fuel lines from both ends of the fuel filter
   • Fuel filter and bracket
   • Fuel filter from the mounting bracket.

   To install:

5. Install or connect the following:
   • Filter in the bracket. Tighten the nut to 70–95 inch lbs. (8–11 Nm).
   • Fuel lines to the filter
   • Service hole cover
   • Trunk mat
   • Negative battery cable
6. Run the engine and check for any fuel leaks.