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Unscrew the fuel filter installation nuts (E), and then remove the fuel filter from the vehicle.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "Engine and transaxle assembly in EM group.)
Remve the battery and ECM.
(Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)
Disconnect the water sensor connector (A), the heater connector (B).
Disconnect the fuel inlet tube (C) quick-connector and the fuel outlet tube (D) quick-connector.
Unscrew the fuel filter installation nuts (E), and then remove the fuel filter from the vehicle.
Remove the water sensor (A) and the bracket (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.
Bleed air in low pressure fuel circuit (Refer to "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.
