Special Tools

Warning: 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 battery. Refer to Battery 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).
11. 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 contains the fuel heater and temperature sensor. Also, the fuel filter housing contains the water in fuel sensor.

12. Remove the fuel filter in the fuel filter housing (2).

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

1. Install the fuel filter into the fuel filter housing (2).
2. Install the fuel filter cap (4) with a new O-ring (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the fuel filter locker (5) by using EN-48303 and EN-48304 and tighten to 30 N·m (22.1 lb ft).



4. Install the fuel filter to the bracket.
5. Install the fuel filter bracket to the body using the bracket retaining nut and tighten to 10 N·m (88.5 lb ft).



6. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement.
7. Install the beauty cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.