How to change the fuel filter on a Toyota Landcruiser 100 Series or Lexus LX470, with 4.7L 2UZ-FE V8 petrol engine (model UZJ100R), year models 1998-2007. This engine can also be found in the Toyota 4Runner, Tundra and Sequoia models.

The maintenance interval for replacement of the fuel filter in the UZJ100 is 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 4 years, as per the Toyota warranty & service manual for this car.

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0:00 Introduction
00:15 Tools and parts
00:53 Disconnecting fuel pump connector and relieving high pressure
01:47 Removing existing fuel filter
04:28 Preparing new fuel filter (re-using clips)
05:29 Installing new fuel filter
07:34 Re-connecting fuel pump connector and priming
08:55 Conclusion

Parts used:
Toyota 23300-50090 fuel filter assembly
Toyota 90923-07002 fuel tube connector green clip (shown re-used, but green clip is sold separately if replacing with new)

Tools used:
14mm flare nut spanner (or open-end spanner)
19mm flare nut spanner (or open-end spanner)
10mm socket
Socket wrench with extension to suit above socket
Paper towels
Small plastic container (for spills)
Safety glasses and nitrile gloves (strongly recommended)

Tightening specification – flare nut on high pressure pipe union (back side of fuel filter):
After applying a light coat of engine oil to the flare nut, use Toyota SST 09023-12700 on a torque wrench with fulcrum length of 30cm, with torque wrench set to 25 lb-ft (34 Nm).
This arrangement using the 30cm torque wrench with SST (spanner extension) is equivalent to tightening the nut to 28 lb-ft (38 Nm).

All genuine part numbers were found by entering vehicle VIN number into PartSouq:
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