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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • EN-48303 Fuel Filter Housing Holder
    • EN-48304 Fuel Filter Locker Installer/Remover

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1863838  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the beauty cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1820504  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the fuel inlet/outlet line from the fuel filter.
  6. Disconnect the fuel heater and temperature sensor connector (1).
  7. Disconnect the water in fuel sensor connector (2).
  8. Remove the fuel filter assembly from the bracket by lifting upward.

  9. Object Number: 1820506  Size: SH
  10. Install EN-48303 and EN-48304 (2) to the fuel filter assembly.
  11. Turn EN-48304 (1) counterclockwise.

  12. Object Number: 1820507  Size: SH
  13. Remove the fuel filter locker (5).
  14. Important: Do not reuse the fuel filter element if the element is exposed to the air over a minute.

    Important: The fuel heater is part of the fuel filter cap.

  15. Remove the fuel filter cap (4) with the O-ring (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1820507  Size: SH

    Important: Do not touch the fuel filter element by hand to prevent fuel contamination.

  1. Install the fuel filter cap (4) with a new O-ring (1).
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the fuel filter locker (5) by using EN-48303 and EN-48304 .
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel filter locker to 30 N·m (22.1 lb ft).