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FUEL SYSTEM

F-106prose procedure

Installation note

Fuel hoses and fuel filler hoses

Push the ends of the main fuel hose, fuel return hose, and evaporation hose onto the fuel tank fittings at least 25mm (1.0 in).
Push the fuel filler hose onto the fuel tank pipe and filler pipe at least 35mm (1.4 in).

Power plant frame

Install the power plant frame referring to the installation procedure on page J-46.

FUEL FILTER

Replacement

Low-pressure side (In-tank filter)

(Refer to page F-109.)

High-pressure side

The fuel filter must be replaced at the intervals outlined in the maintenance schedule.

High-pressure Fuel Filter Replacement

  1. 1
    Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
  2. 2
    Remove the fuel filter protector.
    Underside photograph showing the high-pressure fuel filter in its bracket with fuel hoses connected.
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  3. 3
    Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel filter.
  4. 4
    Remove the fuel filter and bracket.
    Underside photograph showing the fuel filter and bracket being removed with fuel hoses disconnected — final step of high-pressure fuel filter replacement.
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  5. 5
    Install in the reverse order of removal.
    When installing the filter, push the fuel hoses fully onto the fuel filter.
Fuel filter / bracket
7.8 - 11N·m

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