Kat
Katmobile
Since this was my first attempt at changing the fuel filter on my 2010 van I took photos mainly so I would know how to put everything back together again. Because things are different with different years, I thought the photos and explanations might help someone else. I didn't have a repair manual or anything, so I basically had to figure it out myself.
The fuel filter is underneath the engine air filter, so the air filter needs to be removed. There are 2 plastic arms that extend towards the front of the engine compartment (near the grille). They have pegs that fit into a couple of rubber grommets. Use firm, steady pressure to pull them up and out of the rubber grommets. Then pull the filter towards you a bit until it unhooks in the back. It has an electrical connection on the left side, so try to be careful with the wiring when moving the air cleaner. Loosen the clamp on the large hose on the left side of the air filter and pull the hose off of the air filter. Once the air filter is loose, flip it over to the left (upside down) to get it out of the way. The intake hose on the right comes with it, so there's no need to remove that separately.
Photo of air filter removal:
This is what it looks like once the air filter is out of the way. The fuel filter is sort of in the middle of the picture:
You need a size E 10 socket or wrench (socket is easier) to remove the 2 bolts that secure the square black box (I have no idea what this is!). I also removed the flat metal bracket it sits on in order to have more room to work. Remove the 2 bolts that secure the metal bracket. Note: While the bolts are the same diameter, the bolts that secure the black box are a little shorter than the ones that secure the metal bracket.:
Kat
(to be continued...)
The fuel filter is underneath the engine air filter, so the air filter needs to be removed. There are 2 plastic arms that extend towards the front of the engine compartment (near the grille). They have pegs that fit into a couple of rubber grommets. Use firm, steady pressure to pull them up and out of the rubber grommets. Then pull the filter towards you a bit until it unhooks in the back. It has an electrical connection on the left side, so try to be careful with the wiring when moving the air cleaner. Loosen the clamp on the large hose on the left side of the air filter and pull the hose off of the air filter. Once the air filter is loose, flip it over to the left (upside down) to get it out of the way. The intake hose on the right comes with it, so there's no need to remove that separately.
Photo of air filter removal:
This is what it looks like once the air filter is out of the way. The fuel filter is sort of in the middle of the picture:
You need a size E 10 socket or wrench (socket is easier) to remove the 2 bolts that secure the square black box (I have no idea what this is!). I also removed the flat metal bracket it sits on in order to have more room to work. Remove the 2 bolts that secure the metal bracket. Note: While the bolts are the same diameter, the bolts that secure the black box are a little shorter than the ones that secure the metal bracket.:
Kat
(to be continued...)
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