Where is the fuel filter located on a 1988 Toyota 22RE Pickup engine?

Answer 1

My experience is with an 87 pickup with 22RE, should be the same.... Facing the engine from the front of the truck, the fuel filter is "conveniently" located on the left (passenger) side, UNDER the intake manifold. The fuel injected models like the 22RE deliver fuel to the filter under considerable pressure, so replacement must be done carefully to avoid leaks (fittings tight & clean). Getting to the filter is the trick, I cannot do it from the top but I know guys that are dexterous and determined enough do, as it saves some time. Else go at it from the bottom after removing skid plate (4WD). From the top avoids the joy of dripping gas in your face! This is from memory, so can't say wrench sizes needed etc. Can add that if one NEVER buys gas while a tanker truck is dumping fuel at a gas station (under any circumstances despite what anyone says), you will go alot further on a filter than the manuals say. Station attendants will say nowdays they don't have crud & water at the bottom of their tanks, but why chance getting a load of crap when it's temporarily mixed-up ?