Warning! When servicing fuel system components, remember that gasoline is a highly flammable liquid. Do not smoke near the work area, do not approach it with an open flame! Immediately collect all traces of spilled fuel, put the rags soaked in fuel and lubricants in a place where there is absolutely no chance of its accidental ignition! Always keep a class B fire extinguisher at hand! Try to avoid gasoline coming into contact with exposed areas of skin, prolonged contact of this kind can lead to the development of cancer. Remember that the fuel injection system tract is constantly under excess internal pressure, which must be released before starting work (see chapter Fuel and exhaust systems).
Caution! Before removing the fuel filter, it is necessary to relieve the pressure in the fuel system (see chapter Fuel and exhaust systems)!
Fuel filter location on 1999-2000 models with 2UZ-FE engine
1. The fuel filter is installed on the frame under the car, under the hood or under the intake manifold (refer to the illustration above).
2. This work must be carried out with a cold engine (waiting at least 3 hours after the end of the trip). Place a drain container under the filter and prepare a supply of rags or old newspapers to collect spilled fuel.
3. Loosen the hollow union bolts at both ends of the filter assembly to relieve pressure in the line (refer to the accompanying illustration), – use a special open-end wrench.
4. Loosen both support bracket bolts and remove the filter assembly with the latter.
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5. Loosen the clamping bolt and release the filter from the support bracket. Note the markings indicating the connection points of the inlet and outlet lines to the filter.
6. Secure the new filter to the bracket clamp and install the assembly in its original place, tighten the mounting bolts securely. Remember that the filter should be installed with the flange facing down.
7. Replacing the sealing washers (two for each docking unit), screw in the hollow bolts of the fuel line unions. Tighten the bolts to the required torque.
8. Further installation is carried out in the reverse order of dismantling the components.
9. Start the engine and check the filter and fuel lines for signs of developing leaks.