fuel filter replacement

[SETOYOTA]

Is it required to remove the whole assemblies to change the filter elements? This is what the TM says. it seems it could be done while the heads were still installed on the engine.

Any thoughts

Chuck

 

[grounded]

just take the canister off the engine. and pull the element out. and put the canister back on.

 

[dm22630]

Make sure you are parked somewhere that you dont care about getting diesel all over. You will spill a lot. Put some towels & a 5 gallon bucket underneath them when you change them.

 

[cranetruck]

The canisters have drain valves, drain first and it's nothing to it....sort of like a spin-on, but with a bolt on top. The gaskets are much happier if the canisters aren't turned while tightened, like the oil filter canister/gasket situation.