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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: This procedure covers both the Primary and Secondary filters. The Primary filter is located between the secondary filter and the fuel tank.

  1. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.

  2. Object Number: 63084  Size: SH
  3. Open the air bleed valve on top of the fuel manager/filter in order to release any of the pressure in the fuel supply system.

  4. Object Number: 37978  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the fuel heater connector (1).
  6. Remove the fuel heater threaded nut by turning counter clock wise.
  7. Use hand pressure or a strap wrench in order to remove the fuel heater threaded nut.

  8. Remove the fuel heater (2) from the filter housing by pulling straight up.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 37978  Size: SH
  1. Install the cap seal into the filter housing.
  2. Install the fuel heater (2) by pushing straight down.
  3. Install the fuel heater threaded nut.
  4. Reconnect fuel heater connector (1).
  5. Install the fuel tank filler cap.
  6. Bleed the air from the primary and secondary fuel manager/filter. Refer to Fuel Feed Pipe and Return Pipe Purging .