CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
When replacing the filter, use TOYOTA genuine parts or equivalent parts.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 fuel hoses.
Disconnect the level warning switch connector.
Remove the 2 nuts and fuel filter.
DRAIN FUEL
Loosen the fuel filter drain plug and drain the fuel from the fuel filter.
REMOVE FUEL FILTER CASE
Detach the level warning switch connector clamp from the fuel filter cap.
Remove the 2 bolts, fuel filter case and fuel filter gasket.
REMOVE LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
REMOVE FUEL FILTER ELEMENT ASSEMBLY
Using SST, remove the fuel filter element.
INSTALL FUEL FILTER ELEMENT ASSEMBLY
Check and clean the installation surface of the fuel filter element.
Apply fuel to the gasket of a new fuel filter element.
Lightly screw the fuel filter element into place, and tighten it until the gasket comes into contact with the seat.
Tighten the fuel filter element an additional 3/4 turn by hand.
INSTALL LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
INSTALL FUEL FILTER CASE
Install the fuel filter gasket and fuel filter case to the fuel filter element.
| *a | Front |
| *b | 0 to 20° |
Tighten the 2 bolts.
Tech Tips
Install the level warning switch within the angle range shown in the illustration.
Attach the level warning switch connector clamp to the fuel filter cap.
INSTALL FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY
Install the fuel filter with the 2 nuts.
| *a | Upper |
Connect the level warning switch connector.
Connect the 2 fuel hoses.
BLEED AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM
Using the hand pump mounted on the fuel filter cap, bleed the air from the fuel system. Continue pumping until the pump resistance increases.
INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK