For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Drain the fuel from the fuel filter. Refer to Water-in-Fuel Draining .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Remove the heater inlet hose bracket nut (4) from the fuel filter adapter stud (1).
- Remove the heater inlet hose bracket from the stud and position the hose out of the way.
- Reposition the fuel filter hose clamps (1 and 2).
- Remove the fuel filter hoses from the fuel filter adapter.
- Disconnect the fuel filter heater wiring pigtail (1) from the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
- Disconnect the water in fuel sensor wiring pigtail (2) from the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
- Remove the fuel filter bracket bolts (1).
- Remove the fuel filter and bracket assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Position the fuel filter and bracket assembly to the upper valve rocker arm cover.
- Install the fuel filter bracket bolts (1).
- Connect the fuel filter heater wiring pigtail (1) to the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
- Connect the water in fuel sensor wiring pigtail (2) to the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
- Install the fuel filter hoses to the fuel filter adapter.
- Position the fuel filter hose clamps (1 and 2).
- Position the heater inlet hose and install the heater inlet hose bracket to the stud.
- Install the heater inlet hose bracket nut (4) to the fuel filter adapter stud (1).
- Prime the fuel system. Refer to Fuel System Priming .
- Start the engine. If the engine stalls, repeat the above step.
- Once the engine starts, inspect for fuel leaks.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
