Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Disconnect the water sensor connector (A), the heater connector (B) and the thermo switch connector (C).
Disconnect the fuel inlet tube quick-connector (D) and the fuel outlet tube quick-connector (E).
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Remove the fuel filter installation nuts (A), and then remove the fuel filter from the vehicle.
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Remove the fuel filter assembly from the bracket after removing the bracket nuts (A).
Remove the water sensor (B).
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After removing the fuel filter (A) from the fuel filter assembly, replace it with a new one, and then install the fuel filter assembly in accordance with reverse of above steps.
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When replacing the fuel filter, must replace the O-ring.
Start the engine and check that there is any leak on the low pressure fuel circuit including the fuel filter.
Fuel filter bracket installation nut:
9.8 ~12.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.3 kgf.m, 7.2 ~9.4 lb-ft)
Fuel filter installation nut:
9.8 ~12.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.3 kgf.m, 7.2 ~9.4 lb-ft)