For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

• | EN-48303 Fuel Filter Housing Holder

• | EN-48304 Fuel Filter Locker Installer/Remover

### Removal Procedure

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

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. Disconnect the fuel inlet/outlet line from the fuel filter.
5. Disconnect the fuel heater and temperature sensor connector (1).
6. Disconnect the water in fuel sensor connector (2).
7. Install EN-48303 and EN-48304 (2) to the fuel filter assembly.
8. Turn EN-48304 (1) counterclockwise.
9. Remove the fuel filter assembly from the bracket by lifting upward.
10. Remove the fuel filter locker (5).

Note: Do not reuse the fuel filter element if the element is exposed to the air over a minute.

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

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

### Installation Procedure

Note: 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).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

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