I purchased a fuel filter for my 2004 DC and have read the DIY knowledge base entries and the post by an owner who has done it. My question concerns the gaskets/washers that came with the filter. There are two copper washers and two washer that look like they are fiber reinforced. Do they both go in the connection, and if so, in what order? Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

get your free factory service manual here: Toyota Tacoma/ 4Runner/ Tundra/ FJ Cruiser Factory Service Manual Page (http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/index.html)

or call your favorite (can there be such a thing) dealership and ask the service manager.

Thank you for the link to the service manual. The service manual does not have the specific detail to answer the question. The Service Manager would not give up the information, but offered to put the filter on for $40.00.
That kind of defeats the purpose of buying the part yourself. I just need a little help from someone who has changed the fuel filter and understands the order the copper ring and washer/gasket goes.

When you take the old one off, make a note of where the parts go so you can reassemble it properly.

John

When I replaced mine I didn't have the copper washers or the other washers you mentioned. Just unscrew the old one, screw in the new one.

The Service Manager would not give up the information, but offered to put the filter on for $40.00...

To not have to deal with the gasoline-drenched wrenching, worrying about the fuel lines kinking, and dealing with removing the fuel pump fuse, depressurizing the lines, et al for $40? Done deal. Take his offer.

The fuel filter was possibly the easiest thing I have ever done on my Tundra, did it when I replaced my timing belt. I don't recall the washer order but I let my truck sit over night so there was absolutely no pressure when I loosened the fuel lines, maybe a few drips on my rag. Just remove and take a look and replace in same order as it comes apart. It was possibly the easiest 40 bucks I have ever made doing a repair:) Where it attached to the frame the bolt was a little rusted so I hit it with PB Blaster the night before to insure an easy repair

To not have to deal with the gasoline-drenched wrenching, worrying about the fuel lines kinking, and dealing with removing the fuel pump fuse, depressurizing the lines, et al for $40? Done deal. Take his offer.

Ohh sure Remmy NOW you say something.. Just Kidding. As I read that I started to remember that I did none of those things...

Mine didn't have those washers that you referred to.
Pretty easy to do. Only thing hard on mine was getting one of the lines to give a little to get it off.

I did mine four years ago and it wasn't that bad but I am a charter member of CBTMA.

Fuel Filter Replacement (http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/1gen-tundra/125339-fuel-filter-replacement/?highlight=Fuel+Filter+Replacement)C'mon Duff, are you gonna let someone else install your wiper blades too?

I did mine four years ago and it wasn't that bad but I am a charter member of CBTMA.

Fuel Filter Replacement (http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/1gen-tundra/125339-fuel-filter-replacement/?highlight=Fuel+Filter+Replacement)C'mon Duff, are you gonna let someone else install your wiper blades too?

Cmon Greenie, you know that's not fair!!! I wrench plenty on my truck, and have shared such experiences here. At some point, though, if you can find a pro who will do a dirty, nasty job for what you could capitalize the value of your own time and efforts for, isn't it worth it? $40 for replacing the fuel filter on our Gen-1s, to me, is a no-brainer. (I just really don't like working with gasoline, that's clearly a part of my calculus as well.)

Cmon Greenie, you know that's not fair!!! I wrench plenty on my truck, and have shared such experiences here. At some point, though, if you can find a pro who will do a dirty, nasty job for what you could capitalize the value of your own time and efforts for, isn't it worth it? $40 for replacing the fuel filter on our Gen-1s, to me, is a no-brainer. (I just really don't like working with gasoline, that's clearly a part of my calculus as well.)

I would rather spend $6 and do it myself and know it was done right. To many mechanics half ass
Crap and don't do it right anyways. Professional or not.
A certified Toyota mechanic stripped the crap out of one of my manifolds where the O2 sensor goes. I had hell getting that thing out (spent 3 days) and when I finally did I then had to retread it to get the new one in.

I would rather spend $6 and do it myself and know it was done right. To many mechanics half ass
Crap and don't do it right anyways. Professional or not.
A certified Toyota mechanic stripped the crap out of one of my manifolds where the O2 sensor goes. I had hell getting that thing out (spent 3 days) and when I finally did I then had to retread it to get the new one in.

That's a whole other conversation.

Cmon Greenie, you know that's not fair!!! I wrench plenty on my truck, and have shared such experiences here. At some point, though, if you can find a pro who will do a dirty, nasty job for what you could capitalize the value of your own time and efforts for, isn't it worth it? $40 for replacing the fuel filter on our Gen-1s, to me, is a no-brainer. (I just really don't like working with gasoline, that's clearly a part of my calculus as well.)

Just messin' with ya Duff. I understand completely.

It's like timing belts. I wouldn't think of tackling that job.

I would rather spend $6 and do it myself and know it was done right. To many mechanics half ass
Crap and don't do it right anyways. Professional or not.
A certified Toyota mechanic stripped the crap out of one of my manifolds where the O2 sensor goes. I had hell getting that thing out (spent 3 days) and when I finally did I then had to retread it to get the new one in.

I had the exact same experience with my O2 sensor.

I complained to the GM of the local Toyota dealership though a registered letter and they cut me some slack on the repair by way of a voucher that I could use for future service work. I thought this was more than generous and a great customer relations gesture by the GM which I acknowledged in person.

However the fact remained that the technician and service writer proceeded without first consulting me about the possibility of a damaged manifold. No problem just muscle that stubborn sensor out and sell a manifold in the process.

I think there are two kinds of fuel filter, one which threads on, and one with funny looking quick-connects. As long as the one you purchased resembles the one you are replacing, install should be pretty easy as long as you watch how it comes apart. I think this is one of those things where nobody memorized the order.

Good luck, I'm adding this to my list of stuff I should do.

At least your filter is external. For us 06 guys its buried in the tank which takes replacing it to another level.