Fuel Filter

The Fuel Filter is Located at the right side of the engine above the starter motor.

NOTE: If vehicle has been operated within an hour, the fuel system is probably under pressure and requires caution when removing filter union bolts.

REMOVAL:

1. Locate the fuel filter on the right side of the engine.
2. Slowly loosen the filter union bolts. Some gasoline may escape, so ensure that the potential for fire is minimized.
3. Remove the union bolts and four gaskets.
4. Loosen filter clamp and slip filter from clamp.

INSTALLATION:

1. Slip new filter into clamp. Ensure that flow arrows are in the correct direction.
2. Position filter in the middle of the clamp and tighten filter clamp.
Replacing The Fuel Filter
3. Reinstall both union bolts with four new gaskets.
4. Torque union bolts to 18 Nm (13 ft lbs). DO NOT overtighten union bolts.
5. Clean any gasoline that may have escaped.
6. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.

Fuel Filter Location

Fuel Lines And Components

The Fuel Filter is located on the right frame rail underneath the passenger compartment.

Fuel Lines And Components

The Fuel Filter is located on the right frame rail underneath the passenger compartment.

NOTE: If vehicle has been operated within an hour, the fuel system is probably under pressure and requires caution when removing filter union bolts.

REMOVAL:
1.Locate the fuel filter on the right frame rail underneath of the passenger compartment.
2.Slowly loosen the filter union bolts. Some gasoline may escape, so ensure that the potential for fire is minimized.
3.Remove the union bolts and four gaskets.
4.Loosen filter clamp and slip filter from clamp.

INSTALLATION:
1.Slip new filter into clamp. Ensure that flow arrows are in the correct direction.
2.Position filter in the middle of the clamp and tighten filter clamp.
3.Reinstall both union bolts with four new gaskets.
4.Torque union bolts to 18 Nm (13 ft lbs) . DO NOT overtighten union bolts.
5.Clean any gasoline that may have escaped.
6.Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.

Left side of engine block, above and ahead of the starter.

Its not difficult and you don't have to empty out the fuel tank

Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner

Depressurize the fuel system befroe removing fuel filter

Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector located on top of fuel tank. Start engine and allow engine to idle until engine stalls. Turn ignition off. Reinstall fuel pump electrical connector.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Place suitable container under fuel line connection. Cover fuel line connection with shop towel. Slowly loosen fuel line connection, allowing any fuel pressure to be released. Once fuel pressure is released, fuel system components may be serviced.

Filter part of fuel pump in tank generaly not servised untill pump failure. Can access through rear floor service cover

1986 Toyota Truck 4 Runner 4WD L4-144.4 2366cc 2.4L SOHC (22R-E)

Engine Compartment Fuel Filter

Fuel Tank Pump and Filter

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