- New fuel filter
- Fuel filter wrench (optional, but recommended)
- Rags
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
- Container for old fuel
Step 1: Locate the fuel filter.
- Under the hood of the truck.
- On the passenger side of the engine.
- Near the firewall.
- It looks like a cylindrical metal container with two fuel lines attached to it.
Step 2: Prepare to remove the fuel filter.
- Place a rag under the fuel filter to catch any drips.
- Wear safety glasses and gloves.
Step 3: Remove the fuel lines from the fuel filter.
- There will be two fuel lines attached to the filter.
- Disconnect the lines by pressing the release tabs and pulling the lines off the filter.
- Be careful not to spill any fuel.
Step 4: Unscrew the fuel filter.
- Use a fuel filter wrench or a regular wrench to loosen and remove the fuel filter.
- Turn counter clockwise until it is loose and can be unscrewed by hand.
Step 5: Remove the old fuel filter and install the new one.
- Lift the old filter straight up from the bracket.
- Place a light coating of clean motor oil on the gasket of the new filter, be careful not to over-tighten the fuel filter.
Step 6: Reattach the fuel lines to the fuel filter.
- Press down on the line until you feel the release tabs snap into place.
Step 7: Prime the fuel system.
- Cycle the key on and off two times without trying to start the engine.
- Listen for the fuel pump to run for about two seconds when the key is turned on.
- If you don't hear the fuel pump running, check the fuses and relays.
Step 8: Start the engine.
- Once the fuel system is primed, start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
- Check for leaks around the fuel filter and fuel lines.
