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Fuel Filter: Removal

WARNING: After carrying out repairs, the fuel system must be checked visually for leaks. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING: This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Always carry out the cleaning process before carrying out any repairs to the fuel injection system components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in foreign matter ingress to the fuel injection system.
CAUTION: Make sure the workshop area in which the vehicle is being worked on is as clean and as dust free as possible. Foreign matter from work on clutches, brakes or from machining or welding operations can contaminate the fuel system and may result in later malfunction.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Refer to Petrol and Petrol-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions information.
  2. Refer to Fuel System Pressure Release - 5.0L information.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Specifications information.
  4. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining information.
  5. See figure.
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  6. NOTE: Discard the retaining clip.
  7. Remove the tamper proof cover.
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  8. CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
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  10. CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
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  12. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.
    CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
    NOTE: Transmission support heat shield shown removed for clarity.
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  15. WARNING: Secure the component to the transmission jack.
    CAUTION: Do not lower the fuel tank more than 250 mm.
    NOTE: Note the orientation of the two rear retaining bolts and washers.
  16. Using a suitable transmission jack, lower the fuel tank sufficiently only to access the top of the fuel tank.
    • TORQUE: 45 Nm
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  17. See figure.
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  18. CAUTION: Position the breather hose and vent hose through the vehicle body during the fuel tank removal operation.
    NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
  19. With assistance, remove the fuel tank.
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  20. CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
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  22. NOTE: Note the position of the locating tang.
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  24. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.
    NOTE: Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
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