Water In Fuel Indicator: Service and Repair

Water in Fuel Indicator Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the fuel from the fuel filter. Refer to Water-in-Fuel Draining.
2. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner rear bolts/retainers as required to reposition the rear half of the wheelhouse liner (1) in order to access the water in fuel sensor.




3. Disconnect the water in fuel sensor wiring pigtail (2) from the engine wiring harness electrical connector.




4. Remove the water in fuel sensor (1) from the fuel filter.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the water in fuel sensor (1) to the fuel filter, and tighten 1/2 turn after the seal contacts the filter.




2. Connect the water in fuel sensor wiring pigtail (2) to the engine wiring harness electrical connector.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Position the rear half of the wheelhouse liner (1) and install the rear bolts/retainers as required.

Tighten the bolts, if required to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

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.