Special Tools
• | EN-48304 Fuel Filter Locker Installer/Remover |
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove the beauty cover. Refer to
Engine Cover Replacement.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
- Disconnect the fuel inlet/outlet line from the fuel filter.
- Disconnect the fuel heater and temperature sensor connector (1).
- Disconnect the water in fuel sensor connector (2).
- Remove the fuel filter assembly from the bracket by lifting upward.
- Install
EN-48303 and
EN-48304 (2) to the fuel filter assembly.
- Turn
EN-48304 (1) counterclockwise.
- Remove the fuel filter locker (5).
- Remove the fuel filter cap (4) with the O-ring (1).
Note: Do not reuse the fuel filter element if the element is exposed to the air over a minute.
Note: The fuel filter cap includes the fuel heater and temperature sensor as one body. Also, the fuel filter housing includes the water in fuel sensor as one body.
- Remove the fuel filter in the fuel filter housing (2).
Installation Procedure
Note: Do not touch the fuel filter element by hand to prevent fuel contamination.
- Install the fuel filter into the fuel filter housing (2).
- Install the fuel filter cap (6) with a new O-ring (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the fuel filter locker (5) by using
EN-48303 and
EN-48304 and tighten to
30 N·m (22.1 lb ft).
- Install the fuel filter to the bracket.
- Install the fuel filter bracket to the body using the bracket retaining nut and tighten to
10 N·m (88.5 lb ft).