FUEL FILTER (for Engine Room Side) REPLACEMENT

Tech Tips

When replacing the filter, use TOYOTA genuine parts or equivalent parts.


  1. REMOVE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY (w/ Fuel Heater)


    1. A01DPO3

      Disconnect the 2 fuel hoses.

    2. Disconnect the level warning switch connector and fuel heater connector.

    3. Remove the 2 nuts and fuel filter assembly.

  2. REMOVE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY (w/ Clogging Switch)


    1. A01DO4B

      Disconnect the 2 fuel hoses.

    2. Disconnect the level warning switch connector and clogging switch connector.

    3. Remove the 2 nuts and fuel filter assembly.

  3. DRAIN FUEL


    1. A01DTEW

      Loosen the fuel filter drain plug and drain the fuel from the fuel filter.

  4. REMOVE FUEL HEATER ASSEMBLY (w/ Fuel Heater)


    1. A01DR20

      Detach the fuel heater connector clamp from the fuel filter cap.

    2. Remove the 2 screws and fuel heater.

  5. REMOVE FUEL FILTER COVER


    1. A01DOH3

      Detach the level warning switch connector clamp from the fuel filter cap.

    2. Remove the bolt, fuel filter cover and fuel filter gasket.

  6. REMOVE LEVEL WARNING SWITCH


    1. A01DN3R

      Clamp the fuel filter assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the fuel filter cap.

    2. Using pliers, remove the level warning switch.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the level warning switch.

    3. Remove the warning switch gasket from the level warning switch.

  7. REMOVE FUEL FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01DSHHE01

      Using SST, remove the fuel filter element.

      SST
      09228-64010

  8. INSTALL FUEL FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check and clean the installation surface of the fuel filter element.

    2. Apply fuel to the gasket of a new fuel filter element.

    3. A01DTM0

      Lightly screw the fuel filter element into place and tighten it until the gasket comes into contact with the seat.

    4. Tighten the fuel filter element an additional 3/4 turn by hand.

  9. INSTALL LEVEL WARNING SWITCH


    1. A01DN3R

      Clamp the fuel filter assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the fuel filter cap.

    2. Using pliers, remove the level warning switch.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the level warning switch.

    3. Remove the warning switch gasket from the level warning switch.

  10. INSTALL FUEL FILTER COVER


    1. Install the fuel filter gasket and fuel filter cover to the fuel filter element assembly.

    2. A01DOH3

      Tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      3.4 N*m  { 35 kgf*cm, 30 in.*lbf }

    3. Attach the level warning switch connector clamp to the fuel filter cap.

  11. INSTALL FUEL HEATER ASSEMBLY (w/ Fuel Heater)


    1. A01DR20

      Install the fuel heater with the 2 screws.

      Torque:
      2.0 N*m  { 20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf }

    2. Attach the fuel heater connector clamp to the fuel filter cap.

  12. INSTALL FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY (w/ Fuel Heater)


    1. Install the fuel filter assembly with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

    2. Connect the level warning switch connector and fuel heater connector.

    3. Connect the 2 fuel hoses.

  13. INSTALL FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY (w/ Clogging Switch)


    1. Install the fuel filter assembly with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

    2. Connect the level warning switch connector and clogging switch connector.

    3. Connect the 2 fuel hoses.

  14. BLEED AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM


  15. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK