Tools Required

Caution: Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the beauty cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .



4. Disconnect the fuel inlet/outlet line from the fuel filter.
5. Disconnect the fuel heater and temperature sensor connector (1).
6. Disconnect the water in fuel sensor connector (2).
7. Remove the fuel filter assembly from the bracket by lifting upward.



8. Install EN-48303 and EN-48304 (2) to the fuel filter assembly.
9. Turn EN-48304 (1) counterclockwise.



10. Remove the fuel filter locker (5).

Important: Do not reuse the fuel filter element if the element is exposed to the air over a minute.

Important: The fuel temperature sensor is part of the fuel filter cap.

11. Remove the fuel filter cap (4) with the O-ring (1).

Important: Do not touch the fuel filter element by hand to prevent fuel contamination.

1. Install the fuel filter cap (4) with a new O-ring (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the fuel filter locker (5) by using EN-48303 and EN-48304 .

Tighten
Tighten the fuel filter locker to 30 N·m (22.1 lb ft).