changing the fuel filter on Toyota Corolla

the filter is located behind the air hose

Pull the 4 metal clips

Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the clamp on the air hose then remove the hose

remove the top of the air box then remove the filter

unclip the 2 electrical plugs

Undo the clamps on the two diesel hoses using the multi-grip pliers then remove the hoses

Undo the 2 screws with the 12 mm socket

Remove the filter (with its support)

unclip the eclectic plug of the diesel filter (red arrow photo 2 and 3) on the filter support.

put the filter in the vice (photo 1)

Using the multigrip pliers, remove the lower part of the filter

place the filter holder in the vice and loosen the filter with a filter wrench

Here is the filter support disassembled. the priming pump (red arrow) for the rest of the tutorial

Compare old and new fuel filter (length, diameter)

Reposition the filter holder on the new cartridge and hand tighten

Change the gasket (supplied with the filter) on the lower part of the filter (photo 2)

Then tighten by hand or using pliers

Place the filter in its location and tighten the 2 12 mm screws then the 2 fuel hoses

Connect the 2 electrical plugs

Clip the eclectic plug onto the filter holder

Replace the air filter and the top of the air box.

then replace the hose with the clamp

Press the priming pump until the pump is completely hard.

Start the engine