Fuel Filters

The system contains 3 to 5 filtering or screening devices. Refer to service information , Fuel Tank and Lines, for the individual component locations.

1. The fuel intake filter or screen is a fine nylon mesh filter mounted on the intake side of the fuel pump. It is part of the assembly and cannot be repaired separately.
2. The filter/screen at the fuel rail port of the injectors is part of the fuel injector assembly and cannot be repaired separately.
3. The filter/screen at fuel inlet side of the fuel pressure regulator is part of the regulator assembly and cannot be repaired separately.
4. The fuel filter assembly is located between the fuel pump and injectors. This filter may be a lifetime fuel filter located in the fuel pump assembly or an external 3-port inline filter that allows clean fuel to return to the fuel tank. A new filter may be installed for the external filter.
5. The fuel filter sock is located on the fuel pump assembly between the reservoir and the fuel tank.