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Fuel Filter
Fuel filter is mounted on the chassis above the differen-
tial.
Fuel enters the filter through its inlet hole and after pass-
ing through the filtering element, comes out of its outlet
hole connected to the fuel pump. This filter is not meant
to be disassembled. It is of a cartridge type, consisting
of a filtering element in a metal case.
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1. Fuel Filter
2. Fuel Line
3. Fuel Pump
4. Carbon Canister
5. Regulator
WARNING
!
Before attempting service of any type on fuel
system, the following cautions should be always
observed.
Disconnect negative battery cable at bat-
tery.
DO NOT smoke, and place “NO SMOK-
ING” signs near your work area.
Be sure to have a CO2 fire extinguisher
on hand.
Be sure to perform work in a well venti-
lated area and away from any open
flames (such as gas water heaters).
Wear safety glasses.
To relieve fuel vapor pressure in fuel
tank, remove fuel filler cap from filler
neck and then reinstall it.
A small amount of fuel may be released
after the fuel line is disconnected. In
order to reduce the chance of personal
injury, cover the fitting to be discon-
nected with a shop cloth. Be sure to put
that cloth in an approved container when
disconnection is completed.
Note that fuel hose connection varies
with each type of pipe. Be sure to con-
nect and clamp each hose correctly refer-
ring to the following.