FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT

Tech Tips

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


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

  2. LOOSEN FUEL TANK CAP ASSEMBLY

  3. REMOVE FUEL FILTER ELEMENT

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    Tech Tips

    Replacement of the fuel filter element can be performed with the fuel filter installed to the bracket.


    1. Disconnect the warning switch connector.

    2. Move the clip to disconnect the hose connected to the filter inlet side.

    3. Connect a hose to the drain cock. Place the other side of the same hose into a container.

    4. Loosen the drain cock to drain fuel (approximately 50 cc (3.0 cu in.)).

    5. Tighten the drain cock.

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      Using a screwdriver as a lever, loosen the fastener nut until it can be loosened by hand.

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      Fully loosen the fastener nut by hand.

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      To remove the cap, pull up one side of the cap and then lift it off.

    9. Remove the filter element from the case.

    10. Remove the case side O-ring.

  4. INSTALL FUEL FILTER ELEMENT

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    1. Attach 2 new O-rings to a new element and a new O-ring to the case.

    2. Install the element to the case.

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      Align the cap's mark and case's mark.

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      Push the cap into the case by hand.

      Standard clearance (A)
      1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less

      Tech Tips

      The clearance between the cap and case should be even around the entire circumference of the cap and case.

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      Turn the fastener nut until a "click" sound is heard.

      Tech Tips

      Just before the marks of the case and nut align, the turning difficulty of the fastener nut will increase. Use a screwdriver as a lever to turn the fastener nut.

    6. Measure the distance between the marks on the cap and case, and the clearance between the cap and case.

      Standard distance (A)
      1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or more
      Standard clearance (B)
      1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less
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      Connect the hose to the filter inlet side and install the clip as shown in the illustration.

  5. TIGHTEN FUEL TANK CAP ASSEMBLY

  6. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  7. PERFORM INITIALIZATION


    1. Perform initialization Click here.

      Note

      Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  8. RESET FUEL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT

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    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.

    2. After turning the ignition switch ON, connect the warning switch connector within 3 to 60 seconds.

    3. Check that the combination meter's fuel system warning light turns off.

  9. BLEED AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM

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    1. Using the hand pump, bleed air from the fuel system until pumping becomes difficult.

  10. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS


    1. Start the engine. Check that leaking sounds, sucking sounds or other unusual sounds cannot be heard.