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The fuel filter is either at the front or rear of the
fuel tank, which is located on the left-hand side of
the vehicle.
1. Prepare a receiver for water.
2. Disconnect the connector from the sensor ,
and turn the sensor in the direction of the arrow
to loosen it; the water will flow from the pipe
at the end of the sensor.
Operating priming pump helps quicken the
draining.
3. When fuel begins to flow out, tighten the sensor
in the direction of the arrow .
After tightening the sensor, connect the connec-
tor.
4. Bleed the fuel system. P. 13-26
5. Start the engine and check that fuel does not
leak.
WARNING
• Fuel is highly flammable and should be
kept away from hot objects and open
flames owing to he risk of fire or explo-
sion. Wipe up any spilt fuel.
• Keep cigarettes and other sources of heat
away from the vehicle while draining water
from the fuel filter. They are dangerous
because they could set fire to the fuel.
• Be careful not to injure yourself on the
edges of nearby components while drain-
ing water from the fuel filter.
Tightening
torque
5 ± 1 N·m (3.7 ± 0.7 ft.lbs.,
0.5 ± 0.1 kgf·m)
WARNING
• The drain contains not only water but also
fuel.
Be sure to wipe clean the surfaces around
the fuel filter to remove all splashed fuel.
Fuel remaining on the surfaces could
cause a fire.
• Make sure fuel does not leak from the filter
or from related parts. Any fuel leakage
could cause a fire.
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