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Fuel Filter: Service and Repair




FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
1. Reduce the internal pressure of the fuel lines and hoses and perform the following operations.
- Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector in the trunk room.
- Start the engine and, after it stops, turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
- Connect the fuel pump harness connector.

2. Remove the two fitting nuts while holding the fuel filter nuts securely.
3. Remove the fuel filter mounting bolts, and then remove the fuel filter from the fuel filter clamp.

Tightening Torque
Fuel filter fitting nut 25 - 35 N.m (250 - 350 kg.cm, 18 - 25 lb.ft)