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3. Remove the motor cover.
4. Remove the bolts
1
securing the fuel filter
cap
2
in place.
5. Push the connector lock tab “a”, then discon-
nect the water sensor lead wire connector
3
.
NOTICE
Improperly loosening the filter cup can cause
sensor lead wire damage.
• Be careful not to twist the sensor lead wire
when removing the filter cup.
• Disconnect the lead wire connector before
removing the filter cup.
“a”
6. Place a rag under the filter before removal to
catch any spilled fuel.
7. Separate the filter cup
4
from the cap
2
by
turning the filter cup counterclockwise.
8. Drain the fuel and water in the filter cup into
a suitable container.
9. Pull out the filter element
5
. Inspect the filter
element
5
, O-ring
6
and seal ring
7
for
damage. If they are damaged, replace them.
10. Wash the filter element with clean solvent
and dry it.
11. Reinstall the seal ring and filter element in
their original positions.
12. Verify that the O-ring is in place in the top of
the filter cup and screw the filter cup back
into place.
13. Connect the water sensor lead wire connec-
tor
3
.
NOTICE
If spilled gasoline is just left on painted sur-
face, it may cause a stain or discoloration of
the surface coating.
Wipe off any spilled gasoline immediately with
a soft cloth etc.