For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

1. Position the vehicle on the hoist.

Caution: Do not allow smoking or the use of open flames in the area where work on the fuel or EVAP system is taking place. Anytime work is being done on the fuel system, disconnect the negative battery cable, except for those tests where battery voltage is required.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.

Caution: Fuel supply lines will remain pressurized for long periods of time after the engine is shutdown. This pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system.

3. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
4. Raise the vehicle to a comfortable working height.

Important: The fuel filter is located on the underbody at the forward edge of the right-side of the fuel tank.

5. Remove the fuel filter bracket screw (10 mm hex).

Caution: Whenever fuel line fittings are loosened or removed, wrap a shop cloth around the fitting and have an approved container available to collect any fuel.

Caution: Whenever fuel lines are removed, catch fuel in an approved container. Container opening must be a minimum of 300 mm (12 in) diameter to adequately catch the fluid.

6. Disconnect the fuel feed lines at the inlet and outlet side of the fuel filter.
7. Slide the fuel filter out of the fuel filter bracket.

### Installation Procedure

1. Slide the fuel filter into the bracket.

Notice: Replace plastic fuel line retainers whenever the fuel supply or return line is disconnected at the fuel rail. Install the new retainer into the female cavity of the connection. Care must be taken to ensure that the locking tab is centered in the window of the female cavity. Firmly press the female connection onto the male end until a click is heard, then pull back to confirm engagement. Pinched, kinked, or damaged fuel lines must be replaced.

2. Install the new fuel line retainers into the female portion of the quick connect fuel line fittings.

Important: Lubricate the male ends of the filter with clean engine oil to ease installation and SNAP closed.

3. Connect the fuel feed lines to the fuel filter inlet and outlet.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the filter bracket attachment screw.

Tighten
Tighten the fuel filter bracket bolt to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

5. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

6. Prime fuel system.

6.1. | Cycle the ignition ON for 5 seconds and then OFF for 10 seconds.

6.2. | Repeat the previous step twice.

6.3. | Crank the engine until it starts. The maximum starter motor cranking time is 20 seconds.

6.4. | If the engine does not start, repeat steps 6.1-6.3.

7. Run the engine and inspect the system for leaks.