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).
Remove the fuel filter installation nuts (A), and then remove the fuel filter (B) from the vehicle.
Remove the fuel filter assembly from the bracket after removing the bracket nuts (A).
Remove the water sensor (B).
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.
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)