Install in the reverse order of removal while being careful of the following.
• Make sure the sealing portion is free from fuel or foreign matter before installation.
• Install with the protrusion (A) of gasket aimed at the front side of the vehicle.
• Insert the protrusion (B) of gasket to the upper plate. (3 locations)
• Align the protrusion (C) of the fuel level sensor with the cutout on the upper plate.
• Tighten the nuts to the specified torque in the order as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Use a new gasket and retainer.
Tightening torque:
4.4 N·m (0.4 kgf-m, 3.2 ft-lb)
|
(A) |
Gasket protrusion |
(C) |
Fuel level sensor protrusion |
(D) |
Front side of vehicle |
|
(B) |
Gasket protrusion (3 locations) |
• After all installation is completed, pump the priming pump on top of the fuel filter assembly to fill the fuel system with fuel.
NOTE:
Pump the priming pump until it is stiff.
