Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 6 year / 60000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KZJ12), TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D, TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120, KDJ150, KDJ125), TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120, KDJ125), TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120_), TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change fuel filter TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO 3 (J120) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) and other TOYOTA models

Fuel filter

      TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120_)
     
      TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D
     
      TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120, KDJ150, KDJ125)
     
      TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120)
     
      TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120, KDJ125)
     
      TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KZJ12)

Replacement: fuel filter – Toyota Prado J120. Tools you need:

                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Drive socket # 8 
                      
                        Drive socket # 12 
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Vice
                      
                        Round-nose pliers
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Oil filter wrench
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: fuel filter – Toyota Prado J120. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: fuel filter – Toyota Prado J120. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Detach the connector of the water-in-fuel sensor.
Step 4

Loosen the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes.Use round-nose pliers.
Step 5

Detach the tubes from the fuel filter.

Replacement: fuel filter – Toyota Prado J120. Tip:

Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
Step 6

Loosen the fuel filter mounting.Use a drive socket #12.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Remove the fuel filter.Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
Step 8

Unscrew the bracket of the water-in-fuel sensor.Use a drive socket #8.
Step 9

Remove the rubber strip.
Step 10

Unscrew the water-in-fuel sensor.
Step 11

Wait until the fuel is completely drained from the fuel filter.
Step 12

Unscrew the clamps of the fuel filter protective case. Use a drive socket #8.
Step 13

Remove the protective case of the fuel filter.
Step 14

Grip the fuel filter cover with the old cartridge in a vice.
Step 15

Unscrew the cartridge.
Step 16

Clean the mounting seat of the cartridge.
Step 17

Screw in the new cartridge. Use an oil filter wrench. Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.

Replacement: fuel filter – Toyota Prado J120. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Take care to only use quality filters.During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.
Step 18

Loosen the vice and take out the fuel filter assembly.
Step 19

Install the fuel filter protective case.
Step 20

Tighten the clamps of the fuel filter protective case. Use a drive socket #8.
Step 21

Remove the O-ring of the water-in-fuel sensor. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 22

Clean the water-in-fuel sensor. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 23

Install the new O-ring of the water-in-fuel sensor.
Step 24

Screw in the water-in-fuel sensor.
Step 25

Install the rubber strip.
Step 26

Screw in the bracket of the water-in-fuel sensor. Use a drive socket #8.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 27

Install a new fuel filter.
Step 28

Tighten the fuel filter fasteners. Use a drive socket #12.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29

Attach the connector of the water-in-fuel sensor.
Step 30

Attach the tubes to the fuel filter.Use round-nose pliers.
Step 31

Tighten the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes.Use round-nose pliers.
Step 32

Press the fuel primer pump several times until it gets hard.
Step 33

Run the engine for a few minutes.This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 34

Shut off the engine.
Step 35

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 36

Close the hood.

Replacement: fuel filter – Toyota Prado J120. Professionals recommend:

To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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