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Water-In-Fuel Sensor Replacement



WATER-IN-FUEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Drain the fuel from the fuel filter. Refer to Water-in-Fuel Draining Procedure.
2. Remove the right front wheelhouse panel.
3. Disconnect the fuel filter electrical connectors.




4. Remove the water-in-fuel sensor (3) from the fuel filter (2).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the water-in-fuel sensor (3) to the fuel filter (2).

IMPORTANT: The water-in-fuel sensor must ONLY be tightened by hand.




2. Connect the fuel filter electrical connector.
3. Install the right front wheelhouse panel.
4. Prime the fuel system. Refer to Fuel System Priming.
5. Start the engine. If the engine stalls, repeat the above step.
6. Once the engine starts, inspect for fuel leaks.