Section 04 FUEL SYSTEM
Subsection 01 (FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP)
IN-TANK FUEL FILTER
Replacement
Drain fuel tank.
Install a hose pincher (P/N 295 000 076) on supply
hose then, unplug support hose.
Pull out male connector no. 5 from grommet.
295 000 076
A33I02A
2
1
1. Male connector
2. Grommet
Pull out grommet no. 6 from fuel tank no. 3 then,
pull out pickup hose no. 7 and fuel filter no. 8.
1
A33I01A
2
1. Fuel filter
2. Pickup hose
Replace fuel filter and grommet. To facilitate the
installation, grommet should be on smaller diam-
eter of male connector. Install grommet on fuel
tank and push male connector through grommet.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
Replacement
SDI Models Only
WARNING
Fuel lines remain under pressure at all times.
Always proceed with care and use appro-
priate safety equipment when working on
pressurized fuel system. Wear safety glasses
and work in a well ventilated area. Do not
allow fuel to spill on hot engine parts and/or
on electrical connectors. Proceed with care
when removing/installing high pressure test
equipment or disconnecting fuel line connec-
tions. Use the VCK to release fuel pressure
prior to removing a hose. Cover the fuel
line connection with an absorbent shop rag.
Slowly disconnect the fuel hose to minimize
spilling. Wipe off any fuel spillage in the
engine compartment. Fuel is flammable and
explosive under certain conditions. Always
disconnect battery prior to working on the
fuel system.
Fuel filter, inlet and outlet hoses come as an as-
sembly.
The fuel filter no. 10 is located beside the steering
column, next to coolant tank.
Using B.U.D.S. release the fuel pressure. Refer
to COMPONENT INSPECTION, REPLACEMENT
AND ADJUSTMENT.
Remove console to gain access to top of fuel
pump module.
Disconnect both ends of fuel filter line.
Unfasten clip retaining fuel line to fuse box sup-
port.
Unscrew the fuel filter support nut then remove
the filter.
The installation is the reverse of removal proce-
dure.
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