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For 1990-2009 cars only

Fuel Filter Replacement Primary

Removal Procedure

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
  2. If equipped, disconnect the sensor from the filter.
  3. If equipped, remove the water separator bowl.
  4. Remove the fuel filter from the fuel filter head.

  5. Object Number: 816399  Size: SH

    Important: If the fuel filter is plugged, inspect the fuel tank internally and clean if necessary. Refer to Fuel System Cleaning .

  6. Inspect the fuel filter.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 816399  Size: SH
  1. Install the fuel filter.
  2. If equipped, install the water separator bowl.
  3. If equipped, connect the sensor connector.
  4. Inspect for leaks.

Fuel Filter Replacement Secondary

Removal Procedure

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  2. Remove the fuel filter from the fuel filter head.
  3. Important: If the fuel filter is plugged, inspect the fuel tank internally and clean if necessary. Refer to Fuel System Cleaning .

  4. Inspect the fuel filter.
  5. If required, disconnect the electrical connector.

  6. Object Number: 1340241  Size: SH
  7. If required, remove the fuel lines from the fuel filter head.
  8. If required, remove the fuel filter head body and fuel filter head from the fuel filter head bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1340240  Size: SH
  1. If required, install the fuel filter head to the fuel filter head bracket with bolts.

  2. Object Number: 1340241  Size: SH
  3. If required, install the fuel lines to the fuel filter head.
  4. If required, connect the electrical connector.
  5. Install the fuel filter.
  6. Inspect for leaks.