Fuel Filter?

RedTaco02 · 06-08-2008, 11:42 AM

Is there anything special I need to do when changing my fuel filter. I don't have my manual with me. Anything would be helpful.

Janster · 06-08-2008, 12:09 PM

It can be tricky. Because the hard lines go into it at both ends, makes it tricky to get out and back in. I ended up disconnecting the hard lines from the body several feet in both directions from the filter so you cold drop the lines down a bit and give yourself enough room to work (remove/install).
Here's some factory service manuals
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/index.html

Make sure you have a bucket to allow the gas to drip into. Have a fire extinquisher handy just in case.

You don't need to do anything to the system...just remove old filter and install new one. Make sure you don't have any leaks.

If you have trouble getting the lines off - spray PB blaster and let it soke. Don't torque too much on the lines - or else you could twist the hard lines. If you twist a hard line and rip it, you've got a much more difficult job to tackle.
**this is what I remember when doing it on my 96 years ago.

RedTaco02 · 06-08-2008, 02:29 PM

Thanks man. I was just unsure if there was something I needed to do to my system.

chris4x4 · 06-08-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RedTaco02

Thanks man.

FYI Janster is a Girl

Ridgerunner · 06-08-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris4x4

FYI Janster is a Girl

AHEM...you mean lady

chris4x4 · 06-08-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridgerunner

AHEM...you mean lady

RedTaco02 · 06-09-2008, 02:53 AM

Yeah, sorry about that.

Janster · 06-09-2008, 05:00 AM

Thanks Chris & RidgeRunner...

No worries either way. I get that all the time.

Good luck with the fuel filter removal Red!

RedTaco02 · 06-09-2008, 01:16 PM

Thanks for the info. IT was messy, but no probs.

BlueSilver · 06-10-2008, 01:46 PM

You really shouldn't ever have to change the fuel filter, it's another great way the dealership makes money off nothing.

Unless.. you got something in your tank other than gas. Like mud.

Toy4Life · 06-10-2008, 02:01 PM

Hey, RedTaco02. You have a pretty sweet list of mods, but your photo gallery is a barren wasteland of nothingness.

You should address that sometime. Sorry to change the subject.

RedTaco02 · 06-17-2008, 05:22 PM

Hey, yeah I need to put some pics on here. I haven't really taken ant pics of my truck. The only ones I have are with just the lift. I travel alot so I don't really think about taking pics, too worried about getting ready for my next trip. I will put some pics on when I get back to GA. should be around the middle of July. Thanks for reminding me though.

02Taoc · 06-22-2008, 04:41 PM

am new to these and am having problems finding the fuel filter on my 02 3.4 4dr 2wd ive looked all over the truck and cant seem to find it ..

chris4x4 · 06-22-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 02Taoc

am new to these and am having problems finding the fuel filter on my 02 3.4 4dr 2wd ive looked all over the truck and cant seem to find it ..

Welcome to the forum! Im not sure what year they started putting it in the tank, but you may want to check along the frame on the driver side.

02Taoc · 06-22-2008, 04:56 PM

thanks glad to be on ! ive checked along the frame and havent seen it i traced the line off the tank to the motor and nothing havent seen it ... but theres a possibility it could be in the tank?

chris4x4 · 06-22-2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02Taoc

thanks glad to be on ! ive checked along the frame and havent seen it i traced the line off the tank to the motor and nothing havent seen it ... but theres a possibility it could be in the tank?

Yes. If its in the tank, you dont need to service it. FWIW, if you have to service it, you either have to remove the tank to get to it, or (what I prefer) remove the bed and get to it like that.

02Taoc · 06-22-2008, 05:02 PM

if am gonna do that might as well change the fuel pump ... but i went to the parts store and they gave me a fuel filter

chris4x4 · 06-22-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02Taoc

if am gonna do that might as well change the fuel pump ... but i went to the parts store and they gave me a fuel filter

Well, like I said, Im not sure what year they started putting them in the tank. Start a new post, and that should get the attention of someone who knows.

humanoid · 06-22-2008, 05:08 PM

The fuel pump is located in the tank IIRC, but I could be wrong and it wouldn't be the first time nor the last. The fuel filter is located on the inner part of the frame and is directly under the driver's seat and is a black tube looking thing. Here's how it looks like:

And the link below is a DIY on how to change it out, just scroll down towards the bottom of the page when you click on the link.

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...tenancep5.html

02Taoc · 06-22-2008, 05:15 PM

see i got the same fuel filter at the parts store but i dont see it on the truck

06-08-2008, 11:42 AM	#1
RedTaco02 Newer Taco User Joined: Mar 2008, #5146 Location: Austin, TX Age: 29 Posts: 34 02 Limited 4X4 2002 Manual 3.4 L 2.5'' camburg coil overs, deaver leafs, Throttle body spacer, S&B intake, Bent-Up front and rear bumpers, wench, Skid Row skid plates, superhides seat covers.	Fuel Filter? Is there anything special I need to do when changing my fuel filter. I don't have my manual with me. Anything would be helpful.

06-08-2008, 12:09 PM	#2
Janster Old Fart Anonymous Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 42 Gender: Female Posts: 6,291 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, USA Spec PA15-Toy (120gig Classic & 8gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 fog lights, Hood scoop grahics, Flowmaster 50 series dual catback exhaust, RainX Latitude windshield wipers	It can be tricky. Because the hard lines go into it at both ends, makes it tricky to get out and back in. I ended up disconnecting the hard lines from the body several feet in both directions from the filter so you cold drop the lines down a bit and give yourself enough room to work (remove/install). Here's some factory service manuals http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/index.html Make sure you have a bucket to allow the gas to drip into. Have a fire extinquisher handy just in case. You don't need to do anything to the system...just remove old filter and install new one. Make sure you don't have any leaks. If you have trouble getting the lines off - spray PB blaster and let it soke. Don't torque too much on the lines - or else you could twist the hard lines. If you twist a hard line and rip it, you've got a much more difficult job to tackle. **this is what I remember when doing it on my 96 years ago. __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16 I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok, They know me here.

06-09-2008, 05:00 AM	#8
Janster Old Fart Anonymous Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 42 Gender: Female Posts: 6,291 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, USA Spec PA15-Toy (120gig Classic & 8gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 fog lights, Hood scoop grahics, Flowmaster 50 series dual catback exhaust, RainX Latitude windshield wipers	Thanks Chris & RidgeRunner... No worries either way. I get that all the time. Good luck with the fuel filter removal Red! __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16 I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok, They know me here.

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06-08-2008, 02:29 PM	#3
RedTaco02 Newer Taco User Joined: Mar 2008, #5146 Location: Austin, TX Age: 29 Posts: 34 02 Limited 4X4 2002 Manual 3.4 L 2.5'' camburg coil overs, deaver leafs, Throttle body spacer, S&B intake, Bent-Up front and rear bumpers, wench, Skid Row skid plates, superhides seat covers.	Thanks man. I was just unsure if there was something I needed to do to my system.

06-09-2008, 02:53 AM	#7
RedTaco02 Newer Taco User Joined: Mar 2008, #5146 Location: Austin, TX Age: 29 Posts: 34 02 Limited 4X4 2002 Manual 3.4 L 2.5'' camburg coil overs, deaver leafs, Throttle body spacer, S&B intake, Bent-Up front and rear bumpers, wench, Skid Row skid plates, superhides seat covers.	Yeah, sorry about that.

06-09-2008, 01:16 PM	#9
RedTaco02 Newer Taco User Joined: Mar 2008, #5146 Location: Austin, TX Age: 29 Posts: 34 02 Limited 4X4 2002 Manual 3.4 L 2.5'' camburg coil overs, deaver leafs, Throttle body spacer, S&B intake, Bent-Up front and rear bumpers, wench, Skid Row skid plates, superhides seat covers.	Thanks for the info. IT was messy, but no probs.

06-10-2008, 01:46 PM	#10
BlueSilver Wave rider Joined: Jun 2008, #7136 Location: Seattle Posts: 75	You really shouldn't ever have to change the fuel filter, it's another great way the dealership makes money off nothing. Unless.. you got something in your tank other than gas. Like mud.

06-17-2008, 05:22 PM	#12
RedTaco02 Newer Taco User Joined: Mar 2008, #5146 Location: Austin, TX Age: 29 Posts: 34 02 Limited 4X4 2002 Manual 3.4 L 2.5'' camburg coil overs, deaver leafs, Throttle body spacer, S&B intake, Bent-Up front and rear bumpers, wench, Skid Row skid plates, superhides seat covers.	Hey, yeah I need to put some pics on here. I haven't really taken ant pics of my truck. The only ones I have are with just the lift. I travel alot so I don't really think about taking pics, too worried about getting ready for my next trip. I will put some pics on when I get back to GA. should be around the middle of July. Thanks for reminding me though.

06-22-2008, 04:41 PM	#13
02Taoc Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7488 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 8	am new to these and am having problems finding the fuel filter on my 02 3.4 4dr 2wd ive looked all over the truck and cant seem to find it ..

06-22-2008, 04:56 PM	#15
02Taoc Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7488 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 8	thanks glad to be on ! ive checked along the frame and havent seen it i traced the line off the tank to the motor and nothing havent seen it ... but theres a possibility it could be in the tank?

06-22-2008, 05:02 PM	#17
02Taoc Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7488 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 8	if am gonna do that might as well change the fuel pump ... but i went to the parts store and they gave me a fuel filter

06-22-2008, 05:15 PM	#20
02Taoc Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7488 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 8	see i got the same fuel filter at the parts store but i dont see it on the truck