Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Remove the ECM.
(Refer to Emission Control System - "ECM")
Remove the main wiring harness (A).
Disconnect the water sensor connector (A), the heater connector (B).
Disconnect the fuel inlet tube quick-connector (C) and the fuel outlet tube quick-connector (D).
[LHD]
[RHD]
Remove the fuel filter bracket installation bolts (A), and then remove the fuel filter from the vehicle.
Remove the fuel filter assembly from the bracket after removing the bracket 3 bolts (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 :
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Fuel filter installation nut :
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)