Removal Procedure
- Drain the fuel from the fuel filter. 
 
- Disconnect the water-in-fuel sensor harness connector.
 
- Remove the fuel filter (2) from the fuel filter/heater element housing (1).
 
- Remove the water-in-fuel sensor (3) from the fuel filter (2). 
 
Installation Procedure
- Install the water-in-fuel sensor (3) to the NEW fuel filter (2) and tighten 1/2 turn after the seal
contacts the filter.
 
Important: Inspect the fuel filter/heater element housing and the fuel filter for a dislocated filter seal or contamination. Contamination on the fuel filter/heater element housing may cause leakage at the fuel filter. Coat the
seal with clean engine oil.
- Install the fuel filter (2) on the fuel filter/heater element housing (1).
 
- Connect the water-in-fuel harness connector.
 
- Prime the fuel system. 
 
- Install the NEW fuel filter to the fuel filter adapter and tighten 1/4 turn after the seal contacts the filter adapter.
 
- Connect the negative battery cables. 
 
- Start the engine and inspect for fuel leaks.