Fuel Filter Replacement

Disconnect the clogging switch connector.

Move the clip to disconnect the hose connected to the filter inlet.

Connect a hose to the drain cock. Place the other side of the same hose into a container.

Loosen the drain cock to drain fuel (approximately 50 cc (3.0 cu. in.)).

Tighten the drain cock.

Using a screwdriver as a lever, loosen the fastener nut until it can be loosened by hand.

Fully loosen the fastener nut by hand.

To remove the cap, pull up one side of the cap, and then lift it off.

Remove the fuel filter element from the case.

Remove the case O-ring.

Attach 2 new O-rings to a new fuel filter element and a new O-ring to the case.

Install the fuel filter element to the case.

Align the mark on the cap and the mark on the case.

Push the cap onto the case by hand.

Standard clearance (A):

1.5 mm (0.0590 in.) or less

HINT:

The clearance between the cap and case should be even around the entire circumference of the cap and case.

Turn the fastener nut until a "click" sound is heard.

HINT:

Just before the marks of the case and nut align, the fastener nut will become more difficult to turn. Use a screwdriver as a lever to turn the fastener nut.

Measure the distance between the marks on the cap and case, and the clearance between the cap and case.

Standard distance (A):

1.0 mm (0.0393 in.) or more

Standard clearance (B):

1.0 mm (0.0393 in.) or less

Connect the hose to the filter inlet and install the clip as shown in the illustration.

Turn the ignition switch to ON.

After turning the ignition switch to ON, connect the clogging switch connector no sooner than 3 seconds have passed but no later than 60 seconds have passed.

Check that the combination meter's fuel system warning light turns off.