- Replacement fuel filter (check your owner's manual for the correct filter)
- Fuel line wrench
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Pliers
- Rags
- Safety glasses
Instructions:
1. Locate the fuel filter. It is usually located near the fuel tank, under the vehicle, but near the front.
2. Relieve fuel pressure. Start by turning off the engine. Then, locate the fuel pressure regulator. On the 1998 Dodge Dakota with a 318 V8 engine, it is located on the fuel rail, near the front of the engine. Use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the valve on the fuel pressure regulator. This will relieve fuel pressure and allow you to safely disconnect the fuel lines.
3. Disconnect the fuel lines. Use a fuel line wrench to disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel filter. Be careful, as there may be some residual fuel in the lines.
4. Remove the old fuel filter. Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the old fuel filter out of the bracket.
5. Install the new fuel filter. Insert the new fuel filter into the bracket and secure it with the clip.
6. Reconnect the fuel lines. Use a fuel line wrench to reconnect the fuel lines to the fuel filter.
7. Start the engine and check for leaks. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes and check for fuel leaks. If there are no leaks, the fuel filter replacement is complete.
