5.
Disconnect the water sensor connector (A), the heater connector (B).
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
Remove the battery.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
Remove the ECM.
(Refer to Engine Control System - "ECM")
Disconnect the water sensor connector (A), the heater connector (B).
Disconnect the fuel inlet tube (A) quick-connector and the fuel outlet tube (B) quick-connector.
Unscrew the fuel filter installation nuts (A), and then remove the fuel filter assembly (B) from the vehicle.
Tightening torque:
3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)
Remove the water sensor (A).
Remove the fuel filter assembly from the bracket after removing the bracket nuts (C) and bolt (B), replace it with a new one, and then install the fuel filter assembly in accordance with reverse of above steps.
Tightening torque:
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
1. Filter body
2. Fuel heater
3. Bracket
4. Fuel filter
5. Water sensor
When replacing the fuel filter, must replace the O-ring.
Bleed air in low pressure fuel circuit.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "Bleeding Air in Low Pressure Fuel Circuit")
Start the engine and check that there is any leak on the low pressure fuel circuit including the fuel filter.
